Nation Nov 09 How schools and law enforcement are navigating a spike in violent threats By Ali Rogin, Satvi Sunkara
Politics Sep 26 California Gov. Newsom signs law raising taxes on guns and ammunition to pay for school safety California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law that will raise taxes on guns and ammunition. The federal government already taxes guns at 10 percent or 11 percent. The law Newsom signed on Tuesday adds an 11 percent tax on… By Adam Beam, Associated Press
Nation Nov 15 Knife used in deadly attack on Idaho students, police say The Moscow Police Department said in a news release Tuesday that investigators were trying to establish a timeline to recreate the victims’ activities on Saturday night and early Sunday morning, following all leads and identifying persons of interest. By Rebecca Boone, Associated Press
Education Aug 06 Watch 6:08 How schools are tackling safety as students return to class As students head back to the classroom in a few weeks, they bring renewed concerns about safety. That's often left up to individual school districts, but some federal money is available to help. Lori Alhadeff, founder of Make Our Schools… By Lisa Desjardins, Kaisha Young
Nation May 29 U.S. schools increase security following Uvalde mass shooting For some families and educators it all has added to uneasiness in the wake of the deadliest school shooting since the 2012 attack at Sandy Hook Elementary School. By Terry Tang, Associated Press
Nov 02 Watch 10:43 Analyzing long-term impact, side effects and risks of COVID shot for kids The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has approved the use of COVID vaccines in children ages 5 to 11. But a Kaiser Family Foundation survey found only 27% of parents plan to opt for the shot. One third plan… Continue watching
Feb 13 Watch 7:07 Why education unions are disputing the efficacy of active shooter drills Active shooter drills have become nearly ubiquitous in American schools. Although they are intended to prepare students and teachers to protect themselves in case of an armed intruder, the largest education unions in the U.S. say there's little evidence they… Continue watching
May 09 Watch 10:09 Another series of school shootings highlights the challenge of keeping students safe Two students at a high school outside Denver allegedly opened fire during class on Tuesday, killing another student. In North Carolina just a few days earlier, two students were killed and four injured by a gunman at UNC Charlotte. Amid… Continue watching
Dec 18 Watch 12:11 Do the recommendations from the school safety commission go far enough? Citing a "holistic" approach to school safety, a federal commission led by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has released proposals on student mental health, cyber bullying and discipline. For different perspectives on the report, Amna Nawaz talks to Catherine Lhamon, former… Continue watching
Aug 24 Education Department’s proposals on guns in schools sparks outcry By Maria Danilova, Associated Press The Education Department says it is weighing whether to allow states to use federal funds to purchase guns for schools, prompting a storm of criticism from Democratic lawmakers and educators. Continue reading