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#gun-violence
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Teen busted with loaded gun at NYC high school was being hunted in Harlem murder

A 16-year-old student was arrested with a loaded gun at school and is wanted for a previous fatal shooting.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Boy, 14, accused of fatally shooting innocent scooter-riding teen girl in NYC schoolyard ordered held in jail

A 14-year-old boy faces second-degree murder charges for fatally shooting a 16-year-old girl in a Bronx schoolyard brawl.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Some students at FSU shooting are Parkland massacre survivors, victim's dad says: 'America is broken'

Gun violence continues to impact survivors of previous shootings, as seen in the recent incident at Florida State University.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Teen busted with loaded gun at NYC high school was being hunted in Harlem murder

A 16-year-old student was arrested with a loaded gun at school and is wanted for a previous fatal shooting.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Boy, 14, accused of fatally shooting innocent scooter-riding teen girl in NYC schoolyard ordered held in jail

A 14-year-old boy faces second-degree murder charges for fatally shooting a 16-year-old girl in a Bronx schoolyard brawl.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Some students at FSU shooting are Parkland massacre survivors, victim's dad says: 'America is broken'

Gun violence continues to impact survivors of previous shootings, as seen in the recent incident at Florida State University.
more#gun-violence
#education-policy
NYC politics
fromChalkbeat
1 week ago

Staffing shortages and the future of school safety: Mayoral candidates weigh in

The decline of NYPD school safety agents highlights a significant shift in NYC's approach to school safety amid evolving educational and political dynamics.
NYC politics
fromChalkbeat
1 week ago

Staffing shortages and the future of school safety: Mayoral candidates weigh in

The decline of NYPD school safety agents highlights a significant shift in NYC's approach to school safety amid evolving educational and political dynamics.
more#education-policy
SF parents
fromwww.npr.org
7 years ago

As '13 Reasons Why' Returns, Schools Try To Help Students Who Are Thinking Of Suicide

Concerns rise as '13 Reasons Why' season 2 premieres, with experts stressing schools' role in mental health and suicide prevention.
#youth-violence
France politics
fromThe Local France
3 days ago

France eyes social media ban for under-15s after school stabbing

Macron proposes a ban on social media for children under 15 to improve safety and mental health amid increasing violence in schools.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago

Revealed: More than 700 children as young as 10 caught with knives and firearms in London schools

Over 700 children caught with weapons in London schools highlights ongoing youth violence and the need for preventive measures.
France politics
fromThe Local France
3 days ago

France eyes social media ban for under-15s after school stabbing

Macron proposes a ban on social media for children under 15 to improve safety and mental health amid increasing violence in schools.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago

Revealed: More than 700 children as young as 10 caught with knives and firearms in London schools

Over 700 children caught with weapons in London schools highlights ongoing youth violence and the need for preventive measures.
more#youth-violence
#community-safety
NYC parents
fromStreetsblog
3 days ago

Brooklyn Parents Push for Paris-Style School Street - Streetsblog New York City

Local parents propose converting a dangerous street into a cul-de-sac to enhance safety for children commuting to school.
more#community-safety
#bullying
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

I was stabbed aged 15 - schools need to do more to protect their pupils'

Natashia Lee, a stabbing victim, seeks to improve school safety to prevent others from experiencing trauma similar to hers.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

I was stabbed aged 15 - schools need to do more to protect their pupils'

Natashia Lee, a stabbing victim, seeks to improve school safety to prevent others from experiencing trauma similar to hers.
more#bullying
#los-angeles
more#los-angeles
#law-enforcement
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Brooklyn boy, 16, busted for making threats to schools in Texas and targeting family of Uvalde massacre victim

A Brooklyn teenager was apprehended for making threats to schools in Texas and Florida, including targeting a victim's relative from the Uvalde massacre.
SF parents
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 weeks ago

Teens arrested after Tennessee gamer reports hearing plot to attack CA school in online chat

A gaming chat led to the foiling of a school attack plot by alerting authorities about two teenagers in California.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Arizona teacher Eric Curtis Chapman smirks in court after being accused of sex crimes against students

A teacher in Arizona faces multiple child sex crime charges, including filming sexual acts with students.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Brooklyn boy, 16, busted for making threats to schools in Texas and targeting family of Uvalde massacre victim

A Brooklyn teenager was apprehended for making threats to schools in Texas and Florida, including targeting a victim's relative from the Uvalde massacre.
SF parents
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 weeks ago

Teens arrested after Tennessee gamer reports hearing plot to attack CA school in online chat

A gaming chat led to the foiling of a school attack plot by alerting authorities about two teenagers in California.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Arizona teacher Eric Curtis Chapman smirks in court after being accused of sex crimes against students

A teacher in Arizona faces multiple child sex crime charges, including filming sexual acts with students.
more#law-enforcement
#community-response
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Security officer made Pasadena middle schooler duct-tape her own mouth shut, father says

An 11-year-old girl in Pasadena was forced to duct-tape her mouth shut by a security officer for being too loud.
The security officer has been fired and the girl's family has filed a police report.
fromsfist.com
1 week ago
SF parents

Man Arrested After Making Multiple Threats to Petaluma School Official Over Pride Flags

SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Security officer made Pasadena middle schooler duct-tape her own mouth shut, father says

An 11-year-old girl in Pasadena was forced to duct-tape her mouth shut by a security officer for being too loud.
The security officer has been fired and the girl's family has filed a police report.
fromsfist.com
1 week ago
SF parents

Man Arrested After Making Multiple Threats to Petaluma School Official Over Pride Flags

more#community-response
#police-misconduct
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Child Q strip-search surprised school, panel told

The police strip search of Child Q raised severe concerns regarding conduct and the treatment of students in schools.
UK news
fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk
1 week ago

School worker who called police about Child Q denies wanting strip search

Child Q was strip searched without legal grounds or appropriate adult supervision, leading to concerns about police misconduct.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Child Q strip-search surprised school, panel told

The police strip search of Child Q raised severe concerns regarding conduct and the treatment of students in schools.
UK news
fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk
1 week ago

School worker who called police about Child Q denies wanting strip search

Child Q was strip searched without legal grounds or appropriate adult supervision, leading to concerns about police misconduct.
more#police-misconduct
#havering-council
more#havering-council
#education
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 weeks ago

Teacher's aide implicated in Brooklyn school attack

A teacher's aide allegedly conspired with her brother to attack a student over a complaint, leading to serious injuries and trauma for the victim.
SF parents
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

San Francisco school hit with second mysterious fire

Lafayette Elementary School in San Francisco suffered a second mysterious playground fire, raising safety concerns and leading to investigations.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 weeks ago

Teacher's aide implicated in Brooklyn school attack

A teacher's aide allegedly conspired with her brother to attack a student over a complaint, leading to serious injuries and trauma for the victim.
SF parents
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

San Francisco school hit with second mysterious fire

Lafayette Elementary School in San Francisco suffered a second mysterious playground fire, raising safety concerns and leading to investigations.
more#education
#croydon-council
more#croydon-council
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

SoCal boy takes a round of ammo to school; dad is under arrest, officials say

Ricardo Nunez was arrested after his son brought a bullet to school to show friends, raising serious concerns about gun safety and child endangerment.
SF parents
#violence
SF parents
fromwww.pressenterprise.com
3 weeks ago

2 supervisors, 1 student assaulted at California high school by family, police say

Family members of a student committed trespass and assault at Martin Luther King High School during a conflict escalation.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
SF parents

16-year-old stabbed by fellow student at West Potomac High School in Virginia, hospitalized with life-threatening injuries

SF parents
fromwww.pressenterprise.com
3 weeks ago

2 supervisors, 1 student assaulted at California high school by family, police say

Family members of a student committed trespass and assault at Martin Luther King High School during a conflict escalation.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
SF parents

16-year-old stabbed by fellow student at West Potomac High School in Virginia, hospitalized with life-threatening injuries

more#violence
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Pervy middle school teacher accused of sexually abusing student, 12, caught sneaking into school dance disguised as an old woman

"We had information that he had choreographed a show that was due to take place at a local college. The George Washington Carver staff advised him he should not attend it based on the pending allegations, and he was aware of that."
NYC parents
#new-york-city
fromChalkbeat
1 month ago
NYC parents

Pop-up program to detect weapons in NYC schools has a big problem: broken metal detectors

fromChalkbeat
1 month ago
NYC parents

Pop-up program to detect weapons in NYC schools has a big problem: broken metal detectors

more#new-york-city
#fire-hazards
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Students, teacher taken to hospital after TikTok challenge goes awry at Providence school

A TikTok trend led to students and staff being hospitalized due to inhaling smoke from tampered laptops.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Students, teacher taken to hospital after TikTok challenge goes awry at Providence school

A TikTok trend led to students and staff being hospitalized due to inhaling smoke from tampered laptops.
more#fire-hazards
Cocktails
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Parent gives class full of kids alcoholic Jell-O shots - the second such case in one month

A kindergartner in Pennsylvania shared spiked Jell-O shots with classmates, leading to a safety incident that echoes previous cases of similar violations in schools.
#mental-health
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago
NYC parents

Terrified Long Island students forced to finish finals as armed police swept halls during chaotic lockdown

NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Terrified Long Island students forced to finish finals as armed police swept halls during chaotic lockdown

Students at Long Beach High School faced confusion and trauma during a lockdown due to a hoax shooting threat.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Nashville Police Release Details on Covenant School Shooting and Close Case

The shooter acted alone, driven by a desire for infamy, and concealed mental health issues before the attack.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Averted School Shootings

Student reporting of concerning behaviors can prevent school shootings.
Community vigilance and proper firearm safety are essential in crisis prevention.
more#mental-health
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Long Island schools under 'lockout' after AR-15 threat from bullied teen - schools say it's a hoax

The threat at Long Beach High School was a hoax, leading to a lockdown and police response.
SF parents
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

San Jose school employee arrested on suspicion of molesting students

A school employee was arrested for allegedly molesting students, highlighting concerns about student safety.
#public-safety
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Gun law review urged after killer who plotted school shooting exposed major failure'

Gun laws need urgent review following a teenager's ability to buy a shotgun with a forged license.
Current firearms licensing processes expose critical vulnerabilities that can lead to tragedies.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

East Bay school employee arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting an underage student: police

East Bay school employee arrested for sexually assaulting student, prompting police to investigate further and seek information from the public.
fromsilive
1 month ago
NYC parents

'Someone is going to get hurt': Neighbor warns of worsening traffic issues near this Staten Island school

fromsilive
1 month ago
NYC parents

School safety agent charged with punching man at high school on Staten Island

UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Gun law review urged after killer who plotted school shooting exposed major failure'

Gun laws need urgent review following a teenager's ability to buy a shotgun with a forged license.
Current firearms licensing processes expose critical vulnerabilities that can lead to tragedies.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

East Bay school employee arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting an underage student: police

East Bay school employee arrested for sexually assaulting student, prompting police to investigate further and seek information from the public.
fromsilive
1 month ago
NYC parents

'Someone is going to get hurt': Neighbor warns of worsening traffic issues near this Staten Island school

fromsilive
1 month ago
NYC parents

School safety agent charged with punching man at high school on Staten Island

more#public-safety
#student-behavior
Gadgets
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Kids are short-circuiting their school-issued Chromebooks for TikTok clout

Students are damaging school-issued Chromebooks to create smoke and fire as part of a dangerous viral challenge.
fromsilive
1 month ago
NYC parents

Parents at Staten Island school call on DOE to 'step in' over classroom safety concerns

Gadgets
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Kids are short-circuiting their school-issued Chromebooks for TikTok clout

Students are damaging school-issued Chromebooks to create smoke and fire as part of a dangerous viral challenge.
fromsilive
1 month ago
NYC parents

Parents at Staten Island school call on DOE to 'step in' over classroom safety concerns

more#student-behavior
#youth-crime
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Preventing Violence at School: Spotting Early Warning Signs

Younger offenders are more frequently thwarted when they leak plans for violence through communication channels, particularly prior to school shootings.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Preventing Violence at School: Spotting Early Warning Signs

Younger offenders are more frequently thwarted when they leak plans for violence through communication channels, particularly prior to school shootings.
more#youth-crime
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Elementary schoolers were evacuated from an N.H. classroom. Then the roof fell in.

The situational awareness and quick actions of the Carpenter staff prevented any injuries from occurring, as all children were evacuated in a calm, safe, and expedited manner.
NYC parents
fromFast Company
1 month ago

'The school has to be evacuated': Connecticut students are setting their Chromebooks on fire for TikTok

One student managed to cause a laptop fire and trigger an evacuation after filming a ‘how-to’ video that involved inserting objects into a Chromebook charging port.
NYC parents
#staten-island
NYC parents
fromNewsNation
1 month ago

'Bleeding all over': Autistic man punched at New York school

An NYPD school safety agent allegedly assaulted an autistic man, leaving him injured at a Staten Island high school.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC parents

NYC parents picket school over 8-year-old who allegedly stabbed staffer, pretends to shoot classmates

Parents protested against a disruptive child in a gifted class at PS 8, fearing for their children's safety.
The boy allegedly made violent threats and exhibited troubling behaviors.
NYC parents
fromNewsNation
1 month ago

'Bleeding all over': Autistic man punched at New York school

An NYPD school safety agent allegedly assaulted an autistic man, leaving him injured at a Staten Island high school.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

NYC parents picket school over 8-year-old who allegedly stabbed staffer, pretends to shoot classmates

Parents protested against a disruptive child in a gifted class at PS 8, fearing for their children's safety.
The boy allegedly made violent threats and exhibited troubling behaviors.
more#staten-island
NYC parents
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

3 things parents need to know to protect their kids from hazing

A group of Westhill High School students staged a fake kidnapping prank on younger teammates, leading to serious consequences.
#stabbing
more#stabbing
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Student allegedly discharges 'possible firearm' in Marina del Rey classroom

L.A. school police will provide on-campus support and extra patrols following an incident involving a firearm discharge, ensuring the safety of students.
SF parents
NYC parents
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

East Flatbush school sees safety upgrades following a bus crash that injured student and mother

Cortelyou Academy implements safety upgrades, including a crossing guard, following a serious bus crash injury to a student and their mother.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

FSU Mass Shooting Survivor Chokes Up On NBC Hallie Jackson

Mass shooting at Florida State University resulted in two deaths and five injuries, with emotional accounts from survivors.
SF LGBT
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

School board president tells emotional girl to 'wrap it up' after she recounts trans athlete experience

Emotional debate surrounds the rights of transgender athletes in locker rooms, highlighting privacy concerns for cisgender female students.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Milwaukee's Lead Crisis: Flaky Paint, Closed Schools and a C.D.C. in Retreat

Milwaukee faces a severe lead crisis in schools amid federal assistance cutbacks, leaving children's health vulnerable and investigations into unsafe conditions unresolved.
#child-exploitation
more#child-exploitation
#crime
more#crime
fromwww.guardian-series.co.uk
2 months ago

Walthamstow primary school threats deemed as not credible' by police

At around 6.30am on Monday, April 14, police received reports of email threats being made towards a school on Brooke Road, Walthamstow.
NYC parents
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

It's lawless': Parents fear for children's safety as vandals target Hackney school streets

Road restrictions outside Hackney schools have suffered repeated attacks by vandals in recent months, leaving parents fearful for their children's safety. Following tip-offs from residents about appalling criminal sabotage, a Freedom of Information (FoI) request to Hackney Council revealed that since last June there have been 22 reported instances of criminal damage to school streets infrastructure.
London politics
Education
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How Can Child Sexual Abuse in Schools Be Stopped?

Up to half a million U.S. children may face educator sexual abuse; coaches and gym teachers are common perpetrators.
A significant proportion of educator sexual misconduct occurs within school environments.
SF parents
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Elementary school student brought handgun, ammunition to school: Sheriff

Vermont police investigate after an elementary school student brings an unloaded handgun and ammo to school, quickly reported by peers.
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