The Apalachee shooting case is reflective of the Oxford shooting case where the shooter’s parents were convicted of involuntary manslaughter.
Amy Rock
Amy is Campus Safety’s Executive Editor. Prior to joining the editorial team in 2017, she worked in both events and digital marketing.
Amy has many close relatives and friends who are teachers, motivating her to learn and share as much as she can about campus security. She has a minor in education and has worked with children in several capacities, further deepening her passion for keeping students safe.
Amy Rock's Latest Posts
MSU Pays $3 Million Fine for Violating Post-Nassar Agreement
Michigan State violated requirements put in place by the Department of Education following the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal.
University of Pittsburgh: Man Attacked 2 Jewish Students with Bottle
Two University of Pittsburgh students who were wearing yarmulkes were reportedly attacked from behind by a man wearing a keffiyeh.
Texas: Corsicana ISD Assistant Principal Injured by Student May Lose Eye
The admin urges Governor Abbott to update the student conduct code to better protect teachers and to allocate some of the state’s $32 billion budget surplus to schools.
Campus Safety Conference at EDspaces Early Bird Pricing Ends Monday!
Don’t forget to register for Campus Safety Conference at EDspaces before you take off for Labor Day Weekend! Rates increase by 30% on Tuesday.
Which States Have Banned Cell Phones in Schools?
As of Aug. 23, nine states have enacted laws or policies regarding student cell phone usage in K-12 classrooms. Is your state one of them?
El Paso ISD Police Officer Fatally Shoots Retired FBI Agent at Franklin High
The ex-FBI agent, who suffered from deteriorating mental health, was reportedly breaking windows at the El Paso ISD school his son attends.
USC Students Return to Increased Security Following Spring Protests
USC students, faculty, and staff must use their school ID to access campus, and guests must be registered by a USC affiliate.
Ex-Long Beach School Safety Officer Pleads No Contest to Voluntary Manslaughter in 2021 Shooting
Eddie Gonzalez was originally charged with murder in the death of Mona Rodriguez but the case ended in a mistrial due to a hung jury.
El Paso Middle School Bans All-Black Clothing, Cites Link to Depression, Crime
The president of the El Paso Teachers Association said students who go from wearing colorful clothes to dressing in all black can be a red flag that they are struggling mentally.
Public School Enrollment Decline: Why Students Are Leaving, Where They’re Going, and Why It Matters
A July 2024 study predicts public schools will lose 16 million additional students by 2030, putting enrollment at or slightly above 50% of the market.
Human Rights Campaign: 30% of LGBTQ+ Students Diagnosed with Disability
The 2024 Disabled LGBTQ+ Youth Report also found more than 80% of disabled LGBTQ+ students are transgender or gender-expansive.
