Minneapolis Public Schools and Saint Paul Public Schools are among several Minnesota school districts offering online learning for students who feel unsafe attending classes in person.
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
Gun Violence Statistics: School Shootings Decreased 30% Last Year
The number of deaths and injuries in K-12 school shootings also decreased 26% from 2024 to 2025, according to a new report.
Former Jeffco Schools Security Officer Convicted of Child Sexual Assault
Rubel Martinez was employed by Jeffco Schools from 2006 to 2022 and worked as a security officer at Lakewood High School and Jefferson Jr./Sr. High School.
Which States Have Banned Cell Phones in Schools?
As of Dec. 2025, 35 states and Washington, D.C., have signed or already enacted laws or policies regarding student cell phone usage in K-12 classrooms.
FEMA to Cut 1,000 Disaster Workers, Sources Say
The anticipated layoffs would affect FEMA’s Cadre of On-Call Response/Recovery Employees (CORE) who support disaster recovery and emergency preparedness.
Top 10 Risks Facing K-12 Schools
Among the top 10 risks reported by K-12 schools are public safety, cybersecurity, student mental health, and vehicular accidents.
Top 10 Risks Facing Colleges and Universities
For the first time since the 2020-21 academic year, Title IX was not identified as a top risk for colleges in this annual survey.
Brooklyn Methodist Hospital: Man Armed with Broken Piece of Toilet Fatally Shot by Police
The man cut himself with the jagged piece of toilet and locked himself in a room with another patient and an unarmed security guard.
2 Mesa High School Admins Charged for Failure to Report Incident Involving Gun
A Mesa High School security guard alleges the athletic director told him not to call 911 after a student reported he was attacked by an armed individual.
Families of 4 University of Idaho Murder Victims Sue Washington State Over Bryan Kohberger Red Flags
Public records show 13 complaints were filed by Washington State students and professors regarding Kohberger’s concerning behavior.
Why Are Students Missing School? 5% Say It’s for Safety Reasons
With chronic absenteeism up since the pandemic, a report highlights 11 reasons why students are missing school.
Minneapolis Public Schools Closed for Remainder of the Week
Minneapolis Public Schools said it will remain closed for the rest of the week “due to safety concerns” following the killing of a woman by an ICE agent.