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School Shooters Were Often Bullied And Told People of Intentions to Attack, Secret Service Report Finds

School Shooters Were Often Bullied And Told People of Intentions to Attack, Secret Service Report Finds

In the most comprehensive study of deadly school attacks since the Columbine tragedy in 1999, the U.S. Secret Service found that most students who committed campus attacks were bullied and had a history of disciplinary issues that went unreported.

  • By Haley Samsel
  • November 08, 2019
United States Capitol

Federal Bill Would Require School Districts to Monitor Social Media

A newly introduced federal bill seeks to heighten security at American schools by encouraging districts to adopt social media monitoring programs.

  • By Sherelle Black
  • November 06, 2019


Colorado State Capitol

Colorado School Safety Committee Introduces Five Bills to Improve Safety

Colorado’s School Safety Committee pushed forward legislation that could better address students’ behavioral health needs. Lawmakers left guns out of the conversation largely for the sake of bipartisanship.

  • By Sherelle Black
  • November 05, 2019
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Texas School District Partners with Gaggle to Monitor Activity on School-Provided Devices

Beaumont ISD has partnered with Gaggle to help monitor students' activities online such as signs of bullying, depression and inappropriate behavior.

  • By Sherelle Black
  • November 01, 2019
classroom from the back of the room

Study: Policies Aimed at Preventing School Violence Can Have Negative Impact on Students of Color

The research advocates for a restorative justice approach to crisis prevention instead of doubling down on zero tolerance discipline policies.

  • By Haley Samsel
  • October 31, 2019
school hallway

Judge Rules In Favor of Florida District Seeking to Arm School Guardians

A group sued a Jacksonville district for arming school safety assistants, but the district said it was just trying to meet standards set by the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act.

  • By Haley Samsel
  • October 31, 2019
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San Bernardino City Unified School District's Computer Network Crippled by Ransomware Attack

Hackers infected servers used by the San Bernardino City Unified School District with ransomware, making it one of the latest school districts to be targeted.

  • By Sherelle Black
  • October 30, 2019
adults in class

Indiana School District Creates School Safety Academy for Parents

Carmel Clay Schools is offering parents of students an opportunity to learn more about school safety procedures through a free safety academy.

  • By Sherelle Black
  • October 25, 2019
Majory Stoneman Douglas High School

Death Penalty Trial for Parkland Shooter Set for January

Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz's death penalty trial will begin in January 2020, according to a court order.

  • By Sherelle Black
  • October 22, 2019
Indiana Police Department, School District to Target Those Passing Stopped School Buses

Indiana Police Department, School District to Target Those Passing Stopped School Buses

The Batesville Police Department and Batesville Community School Corporation are teaming up to keep bus safety a priority in their community.

  • By Sherelle Black
  • October 18, 2019

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    Public anxieties about school safety are escalating across the country. According to a 2023 Gallup report, 44% of parents fear for their child’s physical safety at school, a 10 percentage-point increase since 2019. Unfortunately, these fears are likely to increase if the incidence of school tragedies continues to mount. As a result, school leaders are now charged with two non-negotiable responsibilities. The first, as always, is to ensure kids have what they need to learn, grow, and thrive. Sadly, their second responsibility is to keep the children in their care safe from threats and physical danger. Read Now

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    Ensuring the safety of students and employees is critical in today’s educational environment. While the threat of a school shooting is in the back of everyone’s mind, the truth is there are many possible scenarios that could crop up at any time in classrooms, hallways, and other school spaces—from fights or altercations to a sick child or staff member who requires emergency attention. Read Now

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