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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
3 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
3 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.
#community-response
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Boy, 12, busted for threat of 'mass harm,' at LI middle school, posting photo of gun on Instagram: cops

A 12-year-old student threatened mass harm, leading to a school closure and heightened police presence.
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.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Boy, 12, busted for threat of 'mass harm,' at LI middle school, posting photo of gun on Instagram: cops

A 12-year-old student threatened mass harm, leading to a school closure and heightened police presence.
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.
#police-misconduct
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days 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
3 days 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
4 days 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
3 days 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.
#havering-council
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

15-year-old dies after being pinned by car at Studio City school, police say; 5 others hurt

A 15-year-old boy was tragically killed in a parking lot collision at Campbell Hall, with several others injured, prompting a community outpouring of support.
NYC parents
#education-policy
NYC politics
fromChalkbeat
4 days 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.
#education
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 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
2 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
3 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
2 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.
#croydon-council
#child-endangerment
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

NJ bus aide who was on phone as disabled 6-year-old strangled herself sentenced to 3 years

A New Jersey school bus aide was sentenced to three years in prison for child endangerment leading to the death of a disabled girl.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

NJ bus aide who was on phone as disabled 6-year-old strangled herself sentenced to 3 years

A New Jersey school bus aide was sentenced to three years in prison for child endangerment leading to the death of a disabled girl.
#violence
SF parents
fromwww.pressenterprise.com
2 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
2 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

fromNew York Post
2 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

#fire-hazards
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
2 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
2 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.
#mental-health
Privacy technologies
fromDatabreaches
2 months ago

Takeaways from our investigation on AI-powered school surveillance

AI surveillance in schools aims to enhance safety but raises significant privacy concerns.
Recent investigations uncovered unprotected student documents, exposing serious security flaws.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
2 months ago

Reflecting on tragedy: What school shootings teach us about safety and prevention

The tragedy at Abundant Life Christian School emphasizes the urgent need for comprehensive safety assessments in educational institutions.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
3 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.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 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.
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.
Privacy technologies
fromDatabreaches
2 months ago

Takeaways from our investigation on AI-powered school surveillance

AI surveillance in schools aims to enhance safety but raises significant privacy concerns.
Recent investigations uncovered unprotected student documents, exposing serious security flaws.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
2 months ago

Reflecting on tragedy: What school shootings teach us about safety and prevention

The tragedy at Abundant Life Christian School emphasizes the urgent need for comprehensive safety assessments in educational institutions.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
3 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.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 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.
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.
Cocktails
fromNew York Post
3 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.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
3 weeks 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.
#gang-violence
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

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

NYC parents
fromNew York Post
3 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
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks 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.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Day Around the Bay: Beauty Bar Is Making a Comeback

Schools locked down due to credible threat involving a student’s father, but students were safely reunited with families.
fromsilive
3 weeks 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.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Day Around the Bay: Beauty Bar Is Making a Comeback

Schools locked down due to credible threat involving a student’s father, but students were safely reunited with families.
fromsilive
3 weeks 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

#student-behavior
Gadgets
fromArs Technica
4 weeks 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
4 weeks 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

fromBoston.com
4 weeks 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.
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.
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.
#crime
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.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Stratford school stabbing: Three boys arrested after boy, 15, knifed at east London secondary

Three boys arrested after a stabbing incident at Bobby Moore Academy, with the victim expected to recover.
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.
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
#gun-violence
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.
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.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Boy, 15, admits stabbing fellow pupil to death at Sheffield school

The tragic incident at All Saints Catholic High School led to the death of 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose, who was fatally stabbed during school hours.
UK news
#metropolitan-police
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.
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.
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
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

East Flatbush Elementary school gets crossing guard following News 12's report

"Three days after News 12's initial report, city agencies started to take action. This shows the impact that media can have on important community issues."
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.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

NYC student, 18, stabbed in the back near Manhattan high school during dismissal

An 18-year-old student was stabbed near his high school in Manhattan, raising safety concerns.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I raised 5 kids, but the world has changed so much since they were little. Still, I think I have wisdom to share.

Parenting has changed significantly since the 90s, with new challenges like technology and security concerns impacting how today's teens are raised.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Harriette Cole: I took a pay cut, and I hate this new job. What can I do now?

"Do your best to show up with a positive attitude every day. Don't think of this job as beneath you. It is a step along the way."
NYC parents
NYC parents
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

The new Sandy Hook Promise PSA will make every parent hug their child tighter

Nicole Hockley transformed her grief after losing her son into activism with Sandy Hook Promise to prevent school shootings.
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