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educationschool-safety1 year ago

"Apex High School Lifts Code Red Lockdown Following Potential Threat"

Unfounded threats disrupted Apex and Garner high schools on April Fools' Day, prompting law enforcement agencies to warn of potential copycat threats. Recent incidents at other North Carolina schools have raised concerns, leading to the implementation of threat assessment teams and the formation of a Task Force on Safer Schools. Despite the majority of threats being non-violent, the impact on students, staff, and parents is significant, prompting the need for additional support and resources.

educationschool-safety1 year ago

"Teen Hero: Speaking Out on Preventing a School Shooting Plot"

Student Boom Swallen alerted police about a classmate's plot to kill students and staff at Mariemont High, despite being threatened himself. His courage led to the arrest of the 14-year-old suspect, who was charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated murder. Swallen's bravery has been widely praised, and he is being recognized with the National Student Hero Award for potentially saving many lives.