School Safety

Building Your School Safety Roadmap: Key Priorities for the Upcoming Year

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

What should be on your school's safety roadmap this year? Join experts to discuss priorities, preparedness, and best practices.

Voter Support Dips as Schools Seek to Borrow More Money

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:22:50 GMT

Voters will decide on 373 school district bond issues this November. What's behind the requests?

AI-Assisted or Not, School Threat Assessment Starts in Classrooms (Opinion)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:22:25 GMT

Leaders must involve teachers when creating an effective school safety system.

How One NYC School Experienced 9/11: An EdWeek Editor Recounts That Day

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:02:19 GMT

EdWeek's Kevin Bushweller recalls how the staff at a Manhattan public school reacted with resolute calm to upheaval.

How 9/11 Still Shapes Schools

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:08:08 GMT

Schools feel the ripple effects of 9/11 in how they handle safety, student trauma, and promoting patriotism.

See The Drones States Are Testing to Stop School Shootings

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:21:15 GMT

The remotely piloted drones are designed to distract and swarm would-be school shooters.

When Gunfire Interrupts High School Football: What Schools Should Do

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:16:22 GMT

Education Week has recorded 43 shootings tied to high school football games since 2018.

Teachers Are Facing More Aggression at Work. How Can Schools Protect Them?

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:45:32 GMT

Teachers feel less victimized when they have their principal's support

More Kids Are Riding E-Bikes, Causing Headaches for Schools and Hospital Visits

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:03:43 GMT

Districts develop new policies as students' e-bike use spikes—alongside crashes and traffic problems.

FAQs: What Schools Should Know About E-Bikes

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:02:22 GMT

Answers to seven questions about students' e-bike use and how schools are responding.

See Which Safety Technologies Schools Are Betting On

Sat, 23 May 2026 13:13:21 GMT

An EdWeek Research Center Survey finds that schools are investing in detection and AI-powered cameras.

Drones to Stop School Shootings: Promising Tool or Unproven Strategy?

Thu, 21 May 2026 21:13:32 GMT

Schools in two states will test drones meant to respond quickly to school shooters.

Steps to Follow for a Smooth, Successful, and Safe Graduation Ceremony

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:48:40 GMT

Graduation ceremonies pose unique logistical challenges for school districts. Preparation is key.

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.

A Potential Breach of an Anonymous Tip App Could Have Exposed Sensitive Student Data

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:06:09 GMT

The breach may have exposed personal information of students attending more than 30,000 schools.

This Key Factor Helps Students Feel Safe at School

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:36:57 GMT

Students who believe educators take their safety concerns seriously are more likely to feel safe.

Investigation Finds 'Shocking Overuse' of Seclusion and Restraint in This District

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:21:31 GMT

Restraint and seclusion should not be used in routine school discipline, the Justice Department says.

These Students Tricked Teachers With Phishing Emails—for a Good Cause

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT

The exercise helped students understand how to protect themselves against hackers.

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.

Minneapolis Schools Close in Wake of Deadly Shooting, Immigration Enforcement

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:23:59 GMT

The districtwide closure marks a departure from schools' responses to ICE presence.

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.

Federal Appeals Court Upholds 8th Grader's Expulsion Over Gun Comments in Class

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 21:43:22 GMT

Shortly after a nearby mass school shooting, a student allegedly discussed bringing a gun to school.

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.