The FBI issued a warning to schools about the videoconferencing software, which was abused by online trolls "Zoombombing" classes and meetings with racist language and other actions.
- By Haley Samsel
- April 06, 2020
Although the state budget is slim in funding allocations, the approved one-year budget would give districts millions in funds for facilities upgrades and mental health counselors.
- By Haley Samsel
- April 03, 2020
Concerned parents sued the Madison Local School District over its training requirements for staff members to carry a concealed weapon. Now, those policies have been struck down.
- By Haley Samsel
- April 02, 2020
Even before the coronavirus crisis, the Nebraska district was facing an 11 to 15 percent drop in state aid that will cause it to make tough decisions.
- By Haley Samsel
- March 30, 2020
Some Ohio districts were more prepared than others because they had a pandemic response plan, providing guidance on long-term isolation from school buildings.
- By Haley Samsel
- March 26, 2020
With schools and virtually all youth programming closed through late April, some D.C. violence prevention workers concerned about the possibility for kids to get into trouble.
- By Haley Samsel
- March 25, 2020
Ransomware attacks tend to spike in spring and summer months, creating a “near-perfect storm” for hackers to disrupt patient care.
- By Haley Samsel
- March 23, 2020
Deadlines for the school security improvement funding are fast approaching, with districts needing to submit materials by mid to late April.
- By Haley Samsel
- March 23, 2020
Education officials say they are confused by competing guidance coming from the CDC and The White House, some of which states that temporary school closures will do little to contain the spread of COVID-19.
- By Haley Samsel
- March 19, 2020
While schools want to take action to keep students and staff safe from contracting COVID-19, public health officials say there is very little evidence that the virus is spread through contaminated surfaces.
- By Haley Samsel
- March 17, 2020