School safety
Democratic backers of the proposal, which the Senate needs to approve on a final reading, say it would help ease the process for educators seeking extreme-risk protection orders.
The school board approved a $600,000 contract to provide the officers with protective equipment and other gear despite concerns from students and experts.
The state’s Safe2Say Something tip line launched in 2018 as a way for kids to report drug use, bullying, and other issues.
The family of Luis Garcia, a 16-year-old student who was shot and killed outside East, agreed to drop its appeal of a wrongful death lawsuit against Denver Public Schools, court documents show.
The new safety center uses artificial intelligence and live camera footage to monitor MSCS campuses all day, every day. It’s a security upgrade years in the making.
Board members said the company recommended by MSCS leaders has a history of poor service. It’s not the first time custodian contracts have caused issues.
Local educators say Hispanic students and parents are afraid to leave their homes and risk detainment. Some want the district to offer more support.
The police department is temporarily assigning other officers to cover the schools until it can hire new full-time SROs.
The department had mulled moving its division handling public school safety from a community bureau to the office of Chief of Department John Chell.
MSCS officials said Friday that contaminated water sources were shut off before school began. There’s still work ahead to turn fountains back on and keep buildings cool and insect-free.
Twenty-four Memphis schools recently reported high lead levels in their water. The local health department says all students should be tested to avoid behavioral and learning effects.
With some Memphis schools 'falling apart,' leaders of a new facilities committee say school closures will be a part of a new building plan to address long-term issues in the district.
Most contaminated water sources are kitchen and concession stand sinks. But some sources have over 10 times the legal lead limit.
Luis’ family filed a notice that they will appeal the ruling.
Some Detroit youth say they avoid large gatherings of young people because they fear fights will break out.
Crime rates suggest Detroit is a safer place. But recent incidents, such as the fatal shooting of two youths in a Detroit park, contribute to safety concerns among young people.
Officials hope the new role will help create a pipeline of new school safety agents, a workforce that has declined 28% over the past five years. Critics say teens should not be involved in school safety.
The number of school safety agents has fallen nearly 30% over the past five years, causing concern among principals. Here’s how the mayoral candidates would approach school security.
The deans argued that DPS created a ‘dangerous situation’ where the shooting was foreseeable and preventable. The district said it’s not legally liable.
Among the commission’s recommendations is asking Michigan officials to increase and expand access to care to support those at risk of suicide.