Broward County Sheriff Suspended for Handling of Parkland Shooting
Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended Sheriff Scott Israel for his alleged mishandling of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
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Study: Virginia Sees Increased School Bullying in Pro-Trump Areas
Researchers looked at areas in Virginia that predominately voted for President Trump and found there were higher rates of bullying in their schools.
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What is Synthetic Weed? Know the Side Effects, Street Names and More
In August, more than 70 people overdosed near a park in New Haven, Conn., after consuming synthetic weed laced with fentanyl.
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Armed Father Killed at Cascade Middle School Amid Custody Dispute
The 30-year-old man, whose daughter attends the Oregon school, was shot and killed during a struggle with police after he pulled out a gun.
Supreme Court Upholds Thurston High School Killer’s 112-Year Sentence
Kip Kinkel shot and killed his parents before opening fire at Thurston High School, killing two students and injuring 24 others.
Santa Fe High School Receives $10M for Security Upgrades
The school district is working toward improving access control by building a new central administration building on campus.
Santa Rosa County Schools Implement New Security Measures
The Florida school district is making improvements to access control, installing new security systems and setting protocol for school visitors.
2 Possible School Shootings Averted, Teens Arrested
Potential school shootings in Penn., and Calif., were averted when police caught wind of students’ threats and arrested them.
Broward County Schools to Install New Smart Cameras
The district has approved the installation of new surveillance systems that includes 116 high-def smart cameras to recognize visitors.
LAUSD Strike Postponed, Negotiations Continue
Over 30,000 teachers in the nation’s second-largest school district are willing to walk out of their classrooms until demands are met.
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