school safety
ASU Professor Allegedly Makes Students Sit in First Two Rows of Classroom
At least 957 positive cases among students as well as 26 among faculty and staff have been reported, the university confirmed.
Trump Wants to Prevent Another Parkland, Says Father of Shooting Victim
Tony Montalto, the president of Stand With Parkland, a group founded by some of the families of the victims, met with the president to celebrate the launch of a school safety initiative.
Illinois School Boards Vote Down Resolution Calling To Arm Teachers
Illinois law does not explicitly authorize district employees to carry weapons in school, nor does it delegate the authority to make such a decision to local boards.
Justice Department Awards Over $85 Million to Bolster School Safety
"These federal resources will help to prevent school violence and give our students the support they need to learn, grow, and thrive," Attorney General William P. Barr said in a press release.
Active Shooter Training Programs Gain Popularity With Churches, Schools
Programs that teach people how to react to active shooter events have picked up popularity in churches and schools.
Massachusetts Schools Give Teachers Emergency Buckets
The four items inside the buckets are meant to reinforce the door in the event of an active shooter and block out smoke in case of a fire.
Pepper Spray Installed in Ohio School District
A school district in Ohio will install pepper spray canisters in schools to help defend against school shooters.
School District Arms Teachers With Tiny Baseball Bats
The school district said a survey also found the public supported an initiative to arm select staff members with guns if it became legal in Pennsylvania.
After Backlash, Pennsylvania School Adds Extra Security
The school previously said it would put a bucket of river stones in each classroom as defense against potential shooters.
Student Charged Over Rocket Launcher School Threats
A police affidavit says that three students heard Brennen Michael Shenk make the threat while standing in the school lunch line.
Florida Teen Arrested for Threatening to Kill Students
A 16-year-old was arrested for possession of a pipe bomb and other weapons after making threats to kill students online.