Again with the Cell Phones!
In recent years, a global conversation has emerged around the implementation of cellphone bans in schools. Countries such as England, Finland, France, and the Netherlands have either implemented or are considering policies to restrict cellphone use in educational institutions. While proponents argue that such bans enhance academic focus and social-emotional well-being, critics contend that they …
Behind the Numbers: Understanding Public Sentiment on School Safety and Gun Violence Prevention
The findings of a recent NPR/Ipsos poll shed light on the attitudes and concerns of the American public and K-12 parents regarding school safety, active shooter drills, and measures to prevent gun violence in schools. The poll reveals that over half of K-12 parents report that their child has experienced an active shooter drill at …
🚨 School Safety Essentials! 🚨
🚨 School Safety Essentials! 🚨 Timothy Enos, a retired chief from the Sarasota County School District Police Department, emphasizes 10 key measures for safer schools: School resource officer at every school. Reinforced single entry point with safety measures. Anonymous reporting system for concerning behavior. Threat assessments for students showing signs of violence. Threat assessments for …
Justice Sought for Victims: Ethan Crumbley Sentencing Unfolds in Michigan
Ethan Crumbley, the perpetrator of the tragic shooting that claimed the lives of four Oxford High School classmates in 2021, faces a sentencing today. The mother of Madisyn Baldwin, one of the victims, addressed the court as prosecutors sought a life sentence without the possibility of parole for the 17-year-old. During the hearing, Nicole Beausoleil, …
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Unraveling the Dynamics of School Policing: A Closer Look at Resource Officers and Armed Personnel
Navigating the intricate landscape of school policing poses a challenge, fueled by viral incidents and a perceived surge in violence. This exploration delves into the elusive role of school resource officers (SROs), their presence in educational settings, and the evolving dynamics of armed individuals contributing to school safety. In deciphering the enigma of SROs, one …
Tensions Rise as School Resource Officers Withdraw: The Impact of New Laws on School Safety
In recent months, an increasing number of law enforcement agencies in Minnesota have been making the tough decision to withdraw school resource officers (SROs) from educational institutions. The Brooklyn Park Police Department is the latest to join this growing trend, citing a range of challenges, including a recent assault on a staff member at Park …
Navigating the Currents of Change: Trends in School Discipline
Parents in Boone County, Kentucky, were outraged this past January when a ninth grader who had been suspended a year earlier for threatening violence against his fellow students returned to class as soon as his punishment time was up. The parents packed a school board meeting, excoriating the county superintendent and other officials for the …
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Maryland AG leads coalition to Deny Montgomery Parents Right to opt their children out of Lessons with LGBTQ+ Content
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown (D) is helping to lead a coalition of attorneys general in an amicus brief to support the Montgomery County school board’s policy for students to participate in classroom discussions when books mention LGBTQ+ characters. The brief, filed Tuesday, requests that the U.S. Fourth District Court of Appeals uphold a District …