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New school safety mapping requirements take effect across West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — New school safety mapping requirements are now in effect across West Virginia, creating a standardized system designed to give first responders detailed...

The Modern School Safety Checklist: What Parents Should Look for in 2026

School safety in 2026 is about much more than locked doors and emergency drills. Parents increasingly want to know how quickly a school can recognize a problem, communicate with fa...

Senado inaprub 2 panukala sa proteksyon ng mga bata, iskul

Inaprubahan na ng Senado sa ikatlong pagbasa ang Sagip Bata Act at Comprehensive School Safety Act para sa proteksyon ng mga bata. The post Senado inaprub 2 panukala sa proteksyon...

North Carolina high schoolers say schools feel safer, but experts want more school resource officers

Dr. Ellen Essick said there is a lot of good news about mental health in the 2025 North Carolina High School Youth Risk Behavior Survey. But there are areas that clearly need atten...

New school safety mapping requirements take effect across West Virginia

New school safety mapping requirements are now in effect across West Virginia, creating a standardized system designed to give first responders detailed information about school bu...

Salem-Keizer School Board focuses on safety in first new set of rules for superintendent in two decades

In a new policy passed unanimously by the Salem-Keizer School Board, members are directing the district to be more transparent about school safety. To comment on this story, use t...

Beyond Compliance: How Chrisland is Building a Culture of Safety, Safeguarding

For children facing bullying, abuse or situations that make them feel unsafe, speaking up can be difficult. Some members of Chrisland Schools’ management team and its Designated Sa...

Building Your School Safety Roadmap: Key Priorities for the Upcoming Year

What should be on your school's safety roadmap this year? Join experts to discuss priorities, preparedness, and best practices.

More states are putting panic alarms in schools

Three states this year have enacted laws that require or allow schools to use mobile, wearable, wireless or silent panic alarms to quickly summon emergency responders. The new laws...

Fahy plans new bill to address chronic absenteeism in N.Y. schools in the wake of Mechanicville deaths

After two bills last year, state Sen. Fahy is preparing to introduce a third in response to the killings of four children in Mechanicville.

WATCH: New scrutiny over school one-on-one student ‘intervention’ programs

(The Center Square) - The Executive Director of the Washington Schools Risk Management Pool said they are taking a closer look at how some school districts in the state are handlin...

El ABC de la seguridad en zonas escolares: consejos para conductores, peatones y ciclistas

Amid rising school violence, citizens pitch solutions to keep children safe 

Beyond high-level policy debates, those directly involved with children — from parents to teachers — can contribute in their own ways to a safer school environment

Back-to-School Security Checks K–12 Schools Should Make Every Year

The start of the school year brings a familiar checklist for K–12 leaders: prepare classrooms, welcome new students and make sure everything is ready for the year ahead. Security s...

Special Cabinet Sub-Committee interim report proposes relaxation of fire safety, building safety rules for private schoo...

However, in view of the safety of children, fire extinguisher, sand buckets and other equipment should be installed compulsorily, the committee said.

NYC revamps school security alerts amid gun incidents at 2 schools

Loaded guns were recovered at two NYC schools just days into the new school year as the city expands emergency alerts during school lockdowns.

For Students Walking to School, the Route Can Be Deadly. What Can Make It Safer?

School districts, including New York City, have rolled out a number of strategies to reduce risks.

AmplifyEd to DepEd: Fast-Track School Counselors and Care Centers as Violence Rises

Youth budget coalition says the hiring of school counselor associates and the care centers required by law are

DepEd to launch school digital safety drive as campus violence rises

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) is preparing to launch a School Digital Safety CDampaign for students, teachers, and parents, following recent school shoo...

How Trauma-Informed Investigations Improve Safety in Schools

When a serious incident occurs in a school setting, the investigation process itself […]

Sandy Hook survivor credits evacuation drills with helping him reach safety

The professional development day at the North Rose-Wolcott High School focused on school safety.

Madison schools add ‘safety and security’ staff

Two new ‘safety and security specialists” have been hired by the Madison school district to be ‘relationship-builders’ and to respond to emergencies.

TCSC awarded $86,000 through Indiana’s SSSG Program

Tipton Community School Corporation was awarded $86,000 through Indiana’s Secured School Safety Grant (SSSG) Program — the largest award among the four districts in Carroll and Tip...

School safety expert urges parent involvement after deadly Oregon school shooting

After a deadly Oregon school shooting, a school safety expert shares how parents, educators and law enforcement can work together to help keep students safe.