Teachers at two primary schools in Greater Manchester are striking over concerns about violence, assaults, and safety issues, with staff reporting frequent incidents of pupils biting, kicking, and bringing knives to school, which they say are being ignored by school leadership. The union claims that unsafe conditions and lack of action have led to multiple strike days in January, while the school trust emphasizes their commitment to safety and willingness to discuss concerns. The situation highlights ongoing challenges in managing school safety and staff wellbeing.
A 15-year-old student in Moscow killed a 10-year-old and injured others in a school stabbing, with evidence suggesting inspiration from neo-Nazi and Columbine-related ideologies, and the attacker pleaded guilty.
A Virginia jury awarded $10 million to Abby Zwerner, a teacher shot by a 6-year-old student at Richneck Elementary, after ruling that an ex-administrator ignored warnings about the child's access to a gun. The incident, which resulted in severe injuries to Zwerner, has raised concerns about school safety and gun access among young children.
A staff member at Meadowridge Academy in Massachusetts died after being allegedly kicked in the chest by a 14-year-old student during an attempt to restrain her; the student has been charged, and the investigation is ongoing.
A former student at the Switzer Learning Center in Torrance, California, stabbed three staff members and claimed to have planted pipe bombs nearby, prompting a police response; two staff members were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
The article covers a tragic shooting at a Minneapolis church resulting in two children's deaths, the appointment of Jim O'Neill as acting CDC director amid leadership turmoil, and international events including China's military parade and reflections on Hurricane Katrina's aftermath, highlighting ongoing societal and political issues.
A 31-year-old teaching assistant was fatally stabbed outside a school in Nogent, France, by a 14-year-old student during a police check, prompting national mourning and calls for action against knife violence among youth.
Former teachers at a North Carolina high school where a student assaulted his teacher say they were not surprised, citing a long-standing issue of violence in the school. The incident has sparked discussions about the impact of remote learning during the pandemic on student behavior, as well as the need for better discipline and support for educators. The school district condemned the assault and the student involved has been charged with misdemeanor offenses.
A 6-year-old boy who shot and wounded his teacher in Virginia had a history of violent outbursts in school, including choking another teacher, leading to his expulsion from kindergarten. A report from a special grand jury highlighted failures by school administrators to address the child's disciplinary problems and keep parents informed. The former assistant principal was charged with felony child neglect for failing to act on warnings that the boy had brought a gun to school. The boy's mother pleaded guilty to child neglect and gun charges and is serving a two-year sentence. The grand jury report absolved the school's principal of criminal responsibility.
Kaylee Gain, the Missouri teenager who was brutally beaten in a fight near her high school, has been moved out of intensive care and is now breathing on her own. Her family reported the update on a GoFundMe page, which has raised nearly $400,000 for her care and recovery. A 15-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with the attack, sparking a debate about whether she should be tried as an adult. The Missouri Attorney General is also investigating the school district's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies, claiming they led to Kaylee's injuries.
The death of nonbinary teenager Nex Benedict, following a fight in an Oklahoma high school bathroom, has been ruled a suicide by the state's medical examiner. The report listed combined toxicity from an antihistamine and an antidepressant as the probable cause of death. Benedict's death has sparked outrage in LGBTQ+ communities, leading to vigils and a federal investigation into the school district's response to alleged harassment. The incident has also drawn attention to the introduction of numerous anti-LGBTQ+ bills in Oklahoma this year.
Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old nonbinary member of the 2SLGBTQ community, died by suicide one day after a physical altercation at Owasso High School in Oklahoma. The autopsy report confirmed the cause of death, sparking conversations about anti-LGBTQ bullying and violence. Benedict's family and advocacy groups are calling for action to address the bullying faced by LGBTQ youth in schools, while the Department of Education has opened an investigation into Owasso Public Schools. The tragic incident highlights the greater risk of poor mental health, bullying, and suicide among LGBTQ youth, prompting calls for supportive policies and practices in schools.
A horrific video showing a black teen brutally beating a white girl near Hazelwood East High School in Missouri has sparked outrage and calls to end an "anti-White agenda" in the US. The victim suffered critical head injuries and the suspect, a 15-year-old, has been arrested on assault charges. The incident has raised concerns about teen violence and led to debates about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, with some criticizing the school's academic performance and calling for an end to the "anti-White agenda."
A horrific video shows a Missouri girl being brutally beaten by a group of students near Hazelwood East High School, leaving her with critical head injuries. A 15-year-old suspect has been arrested on assault charges, and the school district has emphasized the need to address bullying and fighting in the community. The incident has sparked a debate on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, with some criticizing their effectiveness in the school district.
Jury selection is set to begin for James Crumbley, whose son killed four students and injured seven others at a Michigan high school in 2021. His wife, Jennifer Crumbley, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter last month and faces up to 15 years in prison. The couple's son pleaded guilty to 24 charges, including first-degree murder, and was sentenced to life in prison without parole. The case highlights the growing effort to hold parents accountable for violent crimes committed by their children, as the authorities allege that the parents failed to prevent the tragedy despite warning signs.
