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
Originally, the Montgomery County district thought the cyber attack was limited to one high school. But the hacker was able to obtain access to the accounts of over 5,000 students across six schools.
- By Haley Samsel
- December 17, 2019
Blue Shield of California has launched an initiative to address the lack of mental health resources in California schools.
- By Haley Samsel
- December 11, 2019
More security personnel are on campus after a series of racist incidents that authorities warn could continue in the form of copycat criminals.
- By Haley Samsel
- December 05, 2019
The School Safety Clearinghouse Act would be managed by the Department of Homeland Security, and include recommendations from professionals on school safety.
- By Sherelle Black
- September 25, 2019
Firefighters are repurposing their outdated fire hoses, which normally would be recycled, into something that can be used to prevent intruders from entering classrooms.
- By Sherelle Black
- September 19, 2019
Public safety and homeland security officials will work together to scan social media for potential threats and serve as a helping hand to schools if they need help with emergency management plans and training.
- By Sherelle Black
- September 12, 2019
A student was caught with weapons in his backpack after a student overheard him making a threat to shoot up the school.
- By Sherelle Black
- September 11, 2019
Kentucky law now requires schools to have certain safety measures in place such as cameras and electric locks. However, the state is not fully funding this initiative causing some school districts to consider raising taxes.
- By Sherelle Black
- September 04, 2019