Ex-Assistant Principal on Trial for School Shooting Neglect
#SchoolSafety #VirginiaShootingA former Virginia assistant principal faces trial for ignoring warnings a 6-year-old had a loaded gun, which he used to shoot his teacher. Eight felony child neglect charges could bring decades in prison if convicted. read more
Oklahoma principal credits God after tackling shooter
#SchoolSafety #HeroismOklahoma principal Kirk Moore tackled an armed former student, acting on instinct after the gunman’s weapon malfunctioned. Shot in the leg, Moore believes “God’s hand was on all of us.” He was later crowned prom king. read more
Texas students sickened by staff-sold cookies
#TexasNews #SchoolSafetyAt a Texas middle school, four students fell ill after eating cookies sold by a staff member. The employee has been removed from the district. Police are investigating and testing the cookies. Safety protocols are being reinforced. read more
Six injured in Tacoma high school stabbing
#TacomaStabbing #SchoolSafetyFour students and a security guard were injured in a stabbing at Foss High School in Tacoma. The suspect, also a student, was hospitalized and in custody. All six are stable. The school canceled Friday activities. read more
Anonymous tip system yields nearly 400,000 reports
#SandyHook #SchoolSafetySandy Hook Promise's "Say Something" program, launched after the 2012 tragedy, has received nearly 395,000 anonymous tips from students. It teaches warning signs and reporting, recently leading to an Indiana student's arrest for a threatened school shooting. read more
School lockdown drills effectiveness questioned by expert
#SchoolSafety #MassShootingsCriminologist James Densley questions if school lockdown drills save lives, noting mixed evidence on effectiveness and potential trauma. Drills may normalize violence, as shooters exploit learned responses. Age-appropriate, trauma-informed practices are crucial. read more
Hero Principal Crowned Prom King After Shooting
#SchoolSafety #HeroicPrincipalAn Oklahoma principal shot while disarming a would-be school shooter was crowned prom king. Kirk Moore tackled the former student, who planned a mass shooting. No students were injured in the April incident. read more
Arizona School Faces Backlash Over Kirk Visit
#USPolitics #SchoolSafetyErika Kirk's planned visit to an Arizona high school faces opposition from students and parents concerned about safety and her political views. This follows her cancellation of a Georgia event due to serious threats. Increased security is expected. read more
Turkey Reels from Second School Shooting in Two Days
#TurkeyShooting #SchoolSafetyA 14-year-old killed eight students and a teacher in Turkey's second school shooting in two days. The attacker used his father's guns. The incident has shaken the nation, prompting calls for increased school security and support systems. read more
Machete Attack Kills Four at Uganda Nursery School
#UgandaAttack #SchoolSafetyA man disguised as a parent killed four children in a machete attack at a Kampala nursery school. The suspect was arrested after the brutal assault, which is rare for the city. The motive remains under investigation by Ugandan police. read more
Texas Student Shooter Kills Self, Wounds Teacher
#TexasShooting #SchoolSafetyA 15-year-old student shot a teacher at a Texas high school before fatally shooting himself. The incident prompted a lockdown and student evacuations. No other injuries were reported, and the teacher's condition remains unclear. read more
Texas Student Shooter Dies, Teacher Injured
#TexasShooting #SchoolSafetyA 15-year-old student shot a teacher at a Texas high school before fatally shooting himself. No other injuries were reported. The incident prompted a school lockdown and student evacuations, leaving parents and the community in distress. read more
Crossing Guard Quits After Shocking Assault, Suspect Caught
#CrossingGuardAssault #SchoolSafetyA Pennsylvania crossing guard resigned after a driver, impatient with a school bus stop, punched her, causing a concussion. The suspect was arrested in South Carolina. The violent attack, captured on video, sparked public outrage. read more
Mom Outraged by Epstein Game on School Device
#SchoolSafety #OnlineContentA Utah mom discovered her son accessed a controversial online game, "Five Nights at Epstein’s," on a school computer. The game involves evading the convicted sex offender. The school district has since blocked the site, citing internet safeguards. read more
Kindergarten Brawl Video Gets Administrator Fired
#SchoolSafety #SocialMediaEthicsA Georgia school administrator was fired after posting a viral video of kindergartners brawling in a cafeteria. Parents expressed outrage over the privacy breach and lack of notification. The school confirmed protocol failures and has disciplined other staff. read more
Mother Sues School After Son Dies Choking
#SchoolSafety #LegalNewsA Nevada mother sues a school district after her 8-year-old son died choking on pineapple. The lawsuit alleges a trained employee failed to recognize the emergency, sending the distressed boy alone to a bathroom instead of seeking immediate help. read more
Teacher Arrested for Cocaine Use at Elementary School
#TeacherMisconduct #SchoolSafetyA Wisconsin elementary school teacher was arrested for using cocaine on campus. Laurie Laubenstein, 58, admitted to using the drug in school bathrooms. Police found cocaine in her purse after an anonymous tip. She claimed she never endangered students. read more
ICE Operation Sparks Panic at School Bus Stop
#ICE #SchoolSafetyShocking doorbell footage shows New Jersey children fleeing their bus stop after ICE agents conducted a nearby operation. Students yelled warnings, causing panic. The school district is advocating for child safety protocols during enforcement actions. read more
School Shooter Targeted Siblings in Rampage
#CanadaShooting #SchoolSafetyA teen shooter in Canada killed her mother and step-brother, then opened fire at her former school, leaving six dead. A witness suggests she may have been targeting her younger siblings. The motive remains under investigation. read more
Mother Thwarts Teens Alleged School Shooting Plot
#SchoolSafety #TeenCrimeTwo 17-year-olds are charged as adults with attempted murder and conspiracy for plotting a school shooting in Indiana. The plan, made via social media, was foiled after one suspect's mother alerted police. read more
Carbon Monoxide Scare Evacuates Florida School, 22 Hospitalized
#SchoolSafety #CarbonMonoxideA carbon monoxide scare at a Florida Montessori school prompted a full evacuation. Over 20 students were hospitalized as a precaution. Fire officials confirmed no internal leak, with air quality later deemed safe after ventilators were used. read more
Teen Arrested for Bringing Gun to Apalachee High School
#Georgia #SchoolSafetyA 14-year-old student was arrested for bringing a gun to Apalachee High School in Georgia, the site of a deadly shooting in September. The student is facing charges for possessing a weapon on school grounds. read more
$129 Million Awarded in Damages to Family of Girl Killed While Crossing Street
#Louisiana #SchoolSafetyA Louisiana family was awarded $129 million in damages after their 6-year-old daughter was fatally hit by a car while participating in a school running club. The jury found the school lacked proper safety measures. read more
Mystery Substance Sickens Students at Los Angeles Middle School
#SchoolSafety #StudentHealth17 students were treated after being exposed to an unknown substance at Walter Reed Middle School in LA. Emergency responders found the affected students displaying lethargy and anxiety, but all are expected to fully recover. Investigations are ongoing to determine the nature of the substance. read more
Florida Sheriff Sparks Controversy with Public Posting of School Threats
#Florida #SchoolSafetyFlorida sheriff Michael Chitwood uploads videos and mugshots of teens making school shooting threats, facing backlash from experts for "shaming" tactics. Some believe his approach is counterproductive, questioning if it aims to shame or prevent, while others, like a Parkland shooting victim's father, support stricter measures. read more
Student Suspended for Delay in Reporting Classmate's Bullet Threat
#SchoolSafety #StudentSuspensionA student in Virginia was suspended for not promptly reporting a classmate with a bullet, leading to school closure and threats. The delay was justified with reference to a recent school shooting. The incident sparked security measures and legal disputes. read more
Father's Desperate Plea: Bodycam Reveals Pre-Shooting Interview with Suspect
#GeorgiaShooting #SchoolSafetyPolice body camera footage captured an interview with the suspected Georgia school shooter and his father a year before the fatal attack. The father stressed the seriousness of weapons training for his son, denying knowledge of school shooting threats. Authorities found no substantiated threat connected to their investigation. read more
Community Holds Vigil for Apalachee High School Shooting Victims
#GeorgiaHighSchoolShooting #SchoolSafetyPeople leave messages on crosses at a vigil for the Apalachee high school shooting victims in Georgia. The mother of the accused shooter had warned the school of an emergency before the incident. read more
Mother Warned School Before Apalachee High School Shooting Tragedy
#GeorgiaShooting #SchoolSafetyMother of Georgia mass shooting suspect, Marcee Gray, informed high school about an 'extreme emergency' involving her son before the shooting. Text messages revealed prior warning signs about the suspect's mental health. read more
Tragic accident: Mother unintentionally runs over daughter outside school
#FloridaAccident #SchoolSafetyA 12-year-old girl in Florida was critically injured when her mother accidentally ran over her on the first day of school. The girl dropped pens, went under the car to retrieve them, and her mother started driving. The incident highlights school zone safety. read more
#UvaldeShooting #SchoolSafety
Investigators search for evidence outside Robb elementary school in Uvalde, Texas following a 2022 shooting that killed 19 children and 2 teachers. A $2 million settlement has been reached with victims' families, including an overhaul of the police force and a memorial. read more
#Wisconsin #SchoolSafety
Wisconsin police fatally shot a student who arrived at a middle school armed, leading to a lockdown within the district. The student did not enter the school, and no one was harmed except the student. Shootings in US schools have been on the rise. read more
#France #SchoolSafety
A 14-year-old girl died of a heart attack after her school in France was put on lockdown due to a nearby stabbing incident. The stress from the situation led to her heart failure. read more