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Nation Nov 15

Knife used in deadly attack on Idaho students, police say

By Rebecca Boone, Associated Press

Education Aug 06

Uvalde residents react after release of video of school shooting
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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

Shooting at a Texas elementary school, in Uvalde
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

Education Nov 02

COVID-19 vaccinations in Philadelphia
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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…

Education Feb 13

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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…

May 09

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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…

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Dec 18

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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…

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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.

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Apr 18

Parents of Parkland victims call for national school safety standards

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

At a Capitol forum led by Florida's two U.S. senators, one father said airports and other public buildings must meet national standards -- why not schools?…

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Apr 10

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Can schools juggle hardened security with welcoming culture?

By Lisa Stark, Education Week

Since the shooting massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, there have been calls for adding guns at U.S. schools. On the outskirts of San Antonio, Texas, one district has their own school police force, with more than 100 officers…

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