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
500,000 educators will have the opportunity to weigh in on mental health, violence in schools and what they need to make their schools safer.
- By Haley Samsel
- March 06, 2020
Campus security leaders from Dallas-area school districts and universities presented on topics ranging from access control to preparing for an active shooter on campus.
- By Haley Samsel
- February 27, 2020
The committee removed a measure to allow districts to assign expelled students to pre-arrest diversion programs, but kept requirements for sheriff’s offices and school guardian training.
- By Haley Samsel
- February 21, 2020
A report by CBS 11 found that only five districts in North Texas had applied for the Department of Justice grants, mostly because administrators did not know about the funding.
- By Haley Samsel
- February 19, 2020
After an investigation found that there is little policy in place to prevent bus drivers from driving while under the influence, advocates are pushing for legislative action.
- By Haley Samsel
- February 17, 2020
School districts are finding that tiplines and software meant to detect students discussing potential attacks are allowing police to intervene in suicide attempts and self-harm.
- By Haley Samsel
- February 04, 2020
The district has not committed to any significant upgrades, similar to the response after the Santa Fe High School shooting in 2018.
- By Haley Samsel
- January 23, 2020
The government is considering the creation of an app that would allow students and parents to anonymously submit tips about concerning behavior or mental health issues.
- By Haley Samsel
- January 22, 2020
The bill instructs the Department of Homeland Security to assess the threat landscape for school districts, including ransomware, and identify solutions to improve cybersecurity protections.
- By Haley Samsel
- December 20, 2019