School Climate & Safety

States Push AI Weapons Detection as Part of School Safety

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:40:56 GMT

Three states are considering whether to require weapons-detection systems at school entrances.

What 3 Top Principals Do So Students Feel Like They Belong at School

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:38:50 GMT

Principals use belonging, mentorship, and creative incentives to boost attendance.

This Principal Puts Relationships Ahead of Content. Here’s How

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 23:29:02 GMT

A school leader discusses how he and his staff create a safe and supportive learning environment.

Belonging as a Leadership Strategy for Today’s Schools

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Belonging isn’t a slogan—it’s a leadership strategy. Learn what research shows actually works to improve attendance, culture, and learning.

This Key Factor Helps Students Feel Safe at School

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:36:57 GMT

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4 Ways Schools Can Build a Stronger, Safer Climate

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:16:57 GMT

A principal, a student, and a researcher discuss what makes a positive school climate.

Schools Flag Safety Incidents As Driverless Cars Enter More Cities

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:31:51 GMT

Agencies are examining reports of Waymos illegally passing buses; in another case, one struck a student.

Strategies for Improving School Climate and Safety

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Discover strategies that K-12 districts have utilized inside and outside the classroom to establish a positive school climate.

Informal Classroom Discipline Is Hard to Track, Raising Big Equity Concerns

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 20:52:29 GMT

Without adequate support, teachers might resort to these tactics to circumvent prohibitions on suspensions.

School Shootings This Year: How Many and Where

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:03:43 GMT

Education Week is tracking K-12 school shootings in 2026 with injuries or deaths. See the number of incidents and where they occurred.

School Shootings in 2025: The Fewest Incidents and Deaths in 5 Years

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 13:00:00 GMT

The overall number of U.S. school shootings was lower than in any year since 2020.

GoGuardian and Google: Proactive AI Safety in Schools

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Learn how to safely adopt innovative AI tools while maintaining support for student well-being.

Handcuffed for Eating Doritos: Schools Shouldn’t Be Test Sites for AI ‘Security’ (Opinion)

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:24:01 GMT

A teen was detained at gunpoint after an error by his school’s security tool. Consider it a warning.

Behavioral Threat Assessment: A Guide for Educators and Leaders (Downloadable) (Opinion)

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:42:11 GMT

Two specialists explain the best course to prevent school violence.

New York City Is the Latest to Deploy Panic Buttons in Schools

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:44:31 GMT

The nation's largest district is the latest to adopt emergency alert technology.

Inside the Fear at Chicago Schools Amid Federal Immigration Raids

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:50:12 GMT

Sylvelia Pittman has never experienced something like the current federal crackdown in her city.

How to Use School Security Cameras Effectively: 5 Tips (DOWNLOADABLE)

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 20:52:58 GMT

Smart, thoughtful use of security cameras can help bolster the safety of schools, experts say.

Security Cameras Are Everywhere in Schools. Do They Work?

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:24:22 GMT

The effectiveness of security camera systems is often compromised by lack of investment in upkeep and training.

Your Guide to School Safety

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 22:14:00 GMT

Your Guide to School Safety

Student Safety: Everything You Need to Know About Heat Stroke

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 17:50:50 GMT

As summer heat waves stretch later into fall—and with higher temperatures arriving earlier in spring—protecting student-athletes from heat-related illnesses has become a year-round concern.

How Schools Are Tackling Heat Illness

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 20:08:04 GMT

There is a growing concern of heat illness among student-athletes as many states are experiencing extremely hot summers and warmer falls.

Heat Illness Is Preventable Even on a Budget, Experts Say

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 20:27:34 GMT

Building awareness of risk is a critically important strategy for under-resourced school districts.

‘We Can Save Other Athletes’: How One State Is Fighting Heat-Related Deaths

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 20:26:52 GMT

The state has encouraged schools to modify their practices and monitoring during tough conditions.

‘This Kid Scares People’: A Behavior Specialist Shows Her Reality (Opinion)

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 16:54:19 GMT

Real school shooting prevention doesn't come from splashy announcements about a policy change.

Chicago Schools Prepare Students and Parents as Trump Threatens National Guard

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 20:20:02 GMT

The district is pledging not work with or share student records with ICE officers.

Stepped-Up Security and Outreach: How Schools Are Responding to the Minneapolis Shootings

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 20:16:32 GMT

District leaders are working to assuage fears in their communities.

Two Children, Ages 8 and 10, Killed in Minneapolis School Shooting

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:17:49 GMT

Seventeen people were injured in the new academic year's first school shooting.

Sandy Hook Survivor: Teachers Need a Louder Voice in School Safety Debates

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 21:34:40 GMT

Aspiring teachers also need the opportunity to talk about gun violence during their time in college, Abbey Clements said.

Obama Ed. Sec. John King: How to Make School Safe for Students With Trauma

Thu, 15 May 2025 20:32:13 GMT

A former education secretary has some suggestions for making schools a safe space for students dealing with trauma.