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local-politics4 days ago•3 min saved

Walz rolls out sweeping gun-safety package in Minnesota Legislature

Gov. Tim Walz unveiled a gun-violence prevention package in Minnesota, including a ban on military-style assault rifles and high-capacity magazines, mandatory safe storage and reporting of missing or stolen firearms, a firearm and ammunition tax, insurance requirements, expanded resources for schools, and closing the ghost-gun loophole. The plan, announced six months after the Annunciation shooting, emphasizes safety while Walz asserts it won’t infringe on Second Amendment rights; survivor Lydia Kaiser shared her perspective at the press conference.

via kare11.com|

#ghost-guns #gun-control #legislation

education5 days ago•4 min saved

ED Launches New Interagency Partnerships to Streamline Federal Education Programs

The Education Department announced two interagency agreements with the State Department and HHS to streamline federal education activities, enhance reporting under Section 117 on foreign gifts, and bolster school safety and family engagement as part of returning education governance to the states, building on prior partnerships.

via U.S. Department of Education (.gov)|

#education #education-policy #interagency-partnerships

policy5 days ago•7 min saved

Trump Admin Rejigs Education Dept, Shifting Safety and Foreign Funds to HHS and State

The Trump administration announced a plan to dismantle parts of the Education Department by moving school-safety and student-mental-health programs to Health and Human Services and transferring oversight of foreign gifts and contracts to higher education to the State Department, a move that drew bipartisan skepticism in Congress while officials said funding should remain stable and not disrupt ongoing programs.

via Politico|

#education-department #foreign-funding #hhs

local18 days ago•21 min saved

Wootton High shooting: 16-year-old student wounded, classmate arrested

A 16-year-old student was shot inside Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville, Maryland, and police arrested another 16-year-old student near the campus; the suspect will be charged as an adult.

via The Washington Post|

#gun-violence #local #maryland

local24 days ago•21 min saved

DC classrooms cold as heating failures hit several schools

Hundreds of students and teachers faced freezing classrooms in Washington, D.C., after heating systems failed at several schools, with some rooms dipping into the 40s; DC Public Schools urged families to bundle up and keep warm indoors and for commutes to school.

via The Washington Post|

#dc-public-schools #district-of-columbia #education

health1 month ago•12 min saved

Herpes Outbreak Challenges Local District

An outbreak of herpes gladiatorum at Edison High School involving wrestlers has raised concerns, with health officials criticizing the school's lack of transparency and cooperation. The district has taken some measures, but communication issues persist, and the health department is considering ending its nursing services due to ongoing conflicts. The situation highlights the importance of prompt and transparent communication in managing public health risks in schools.

via Sandusky Register|

#edison-high-school #health #herpes-outbreak

news1 month ago•1 min saved

Parents Sue Campbell Hall Over Teen's Fatal Parking Lot Accident

Parents of 15-year-old Cosmo Silverman, who died after being pinned between cars in Campbell Hall School's parking lot, have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the school, citing negligence and unsafe parking lot design, and claiming safety improvements were only made after the incident.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#california-law #negligence #news

local-news1 month ago•3 min saved

Parents Sue Studio City Private School Over Teen's Fatal Parking Lot Crash

Parents of Cosmo Silverman, a 15-year-old who was killed in a school parking lot accident at Campbell Hall, have filed a lawsuit against the school, alleging negligence in failing to implement safety measures despite prior complaints, which they claim could have prevented the tragedy.

via Los Angeles Times|

#campbell-hall #cosmo-silverman #lawsuit

crime2 months ago•4 min saved

Seven juveniles charged in viral attack on mother and son outside South Side school

Seven minors have been charged with battery after attacking a woman and her child near a Chicago elementary school, with the incident captured on video and prompting community and official responses focused on safety and violence prevention.

via ABC7 Chicago|

#assault #chicago #crime

law-and-justice3 months ago•3 min saved

Teacher shot by 6-year-old student wins $10M verdict

A Virginia jury awarded $10 million to a teacher shot by a 6-year-old student, holding ex-assistant principal Ebony Parker responsible for ignoring warnings about the child's gun, highlighting concerns over school safety and supervision.

via The Detroit News|

#jury-verdict #law-and-justice #lawsuit

law3 months ago•4 min saved

Teacher shot by 6-year-old wins $10 million in lawsuit

A Virginia jury awarded $10 million to teacher Abby Zwerner, who was shot by a 6-year-old student at Richneck Elementary, finding the assistant principal grossly negligent for failing to act despite knowing about the firearm, highlighting issues of school safety and negligence.

via abcnews.go.com|

#jury-award #law #negligence

world4 months ago•3 min saved

Teacher shot by 6-year-old testifies in $40 million lawsuit

A teacher, Abby Zwerner, is suing for $40 million after being shot by her 6-year-old student at Richneck Elementary School in Virginia, with the trial highlighting alleged negligence by school staff and the circumstances leading to the incident, including the student's access to a firearm brought from home.

via ABC News|

#child-gun-violence #civil-trial #school-safety

us4 months ago•2 min saved

Teacher shot by 6-year-old testifies in $40M lawsuit over school shooting

A Virginia teacher who was shot by a 6-year-old student in 2023 testified that she thought she had died, describing her injuries and the traumatic experience. The incident led to a lawsuit against a former assistant principal accused of ignoring warnings about the student's access to a gun, and highlighted issues of school safety and gun access among young children.

via AP News|

#gun-access #lawsuit #school-safety

world4 months ago•2 min saved

Trial Begins in $40M Lawsuit Over 6-Year-Old's School Shooting

A $40 million lawsuit alleges that a former assistant principal at a Virginia elementary school ignored warnings about a 6-year-old student with a gun, who subsequently shot his teacher, leading to significant injuries and legal actions against school officials and the student’s mother.

via AP News|

#child-gun-access #lawsuit #school-safety

education4 months ago•3 min saved

Student Handcuffed After AI Mistakes Chips for Gun

A student at Kenwood High School in Baltimore County was handcuffed after an AI security system mistakenly identified a bag of Doritos as a gun, leading to a heavy police response. The incident has prompted calls for a review of the AI gun detection system and school safety procedures, with officials emphasizing the importance of safety and accountability.

via CNN|

#ai-security-system #baltimore-county #doritos-mistaken-for-gun