Student Safety

Dept. of Ed Gives $530K to College to Recover from School Shooting

The money will help Umpqua Community College provide resources for students affected by the shooting.

Read: School Bus Shooter Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison

School Bus Shooter Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison

The shooting sparked community outrage and left two teens with serious injuries.

S.C. School District Considers Changing Security Contract

Three restructuring plans are being considered by the district’s school board committee.

4 Kan. Students Arrested for School Shooting Threats

The school increased security after the threats were discovered on social media channels.

Read: Some Support Permanently Marking Student Sex Offender Transcripts

Some Support Permanently Marking Student Sex Offender Transcripts

The practice is becoming more common as schools try to combat sexual assault on campus.

Read: Victim Awarded $8M in Teacher Sexual Abuse Case

Victim Awarded $8M in Teacher Sexual Abuse Case

Lawyers for the plaintiff argued the district failed to report the abuse and inadequately supervisised of the teacher.

Read: Researchers: Stop Zero-Tolerance Bullying Policies

Researchers: Stop Zero-Tolerance Bullying Policies

A recent report outlined the failure of zero tolerance bullying policies to improve student safety.

Read: Colleges Consider Mandatory Sexual Assault Reporting

Colleges Consider Mandatory Sexual Assault Reporting

Critics say the policy makes sexual assault survivors less likely to talk about the crime.

Dept. of Ed: Don’t Ask Questions about Past Arrests, Convictions During College Application Process

U.S. Department of Education says delaying the request for information on criminal justice involvement until after an admission decision has been made will encourage more individuals trying to turn their lives around to apply for college.

Read: Ohio Bill Would Allow Schools to Sue Families for Student Threats

Ohio Bill Would Allow Schools to Sue Families for Student Threats

The bill has received some support in the state Senate.

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