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The wildfires forced at least 21 school districts to cancel classes for Wednesday, and an assisted living center has been destroyed.

Los Angeles Wildfire School Closure Update: January 14, 2025

The firestorm damaged or destroyed eight schools, forcing many districts to cancel classes.

News January 14
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False Los Angeles Wildfire Evacuation Warnings Spark Panic

Several erroneous evacuation warnings were sent to all 10 million Los Angeles County residents on Thursday and Friday.

News January 13
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1 Feather River Adventist School Shooting Victim May Lose Use of Legs

Authorities say the suspect, who met with the principal to discuss enrolling a student, targeted the school because…

News December 13
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Springfield, Ohio: Schools, Universities, Hospitals Receive Threats Disparaging Haitian Migrants

Springfield has received national attention in recent days after former President Donald Trump repeated unfounded rumors about Haitian…

News September 16
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12 School Emergency Strategies that Protect Students with Disabilities

Failing to implement inclusive emergency protocols for students with disabilities can lead to violations of ADA and IDEA,…

Insights September 10
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Hearing instructions audibly and intelligibly via a PA system can be critical for ensuring the safety of your school’s occupants.

Schools Must Incorporate Audio Notification into Their Safety Programs

Hearing instructions audibly and intelligibly via a PA system can be critical for ensuring the safety of your…

Insights June 19
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14-Year-Old Suspected Active Shooter Killed Outside Wisconsin Middle School, Mount Horeb Middle School

UPDATE: Wisconsin Student Killed by Police Was Armed with Pellet Gun

Green Bay Area Public Schools leaders sent a letter warning district families of the dangers of using toy…

News May 8
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Run Hide Fight and Responding to Active Shooters: What Does ‘Fight’ Mean at a School? active shooter, active assailants, Andy Altizer, Jim Hodge, Westminster Schools

‘Run Hide Fight’ and Responding to Active Shooters: What Does ‘Fight’ Mean at a School?

The “fight” option in school active shooter response is problematic because the responsible person usually has a room…

News April 4
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Leveraging Digital Signage Infrastructure for Campus Emergency Mass Notifications

Informational and wayfinding signage can double as a built-in mass notification network during emergencies.

News March 29
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