https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/school-shootings School Shootings en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:21:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/see-the-drones-states-are-testing-to-stop-school-shootings/2026/08 The remotely piloted drones are designed to distract and swarm would-be school shooters. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:21:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/see-the-drones-states-are-testing-to-stop-school-shootings/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/when-gunfire-interrupts-high-school-football-what-schools-should-do/2026/08 Education Week has recorded 43 shootings tied to high school football games since 2018. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:16:22 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/when-gunfire-interrupts-high-school-football-what-schools-should-do/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/annunciation-school-teachers-look-back-on-a-year-that-started-with-a-shooting/2026/06 Since August, teachers have navigated raw and unpredictable grief—the children’s and their own. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:17:50 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/annunciation-school-teachers-look-back-on-a-year-that-started-with-a-shooting/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/drones-to-stop-school-shootings-promising-tool-or-unproven-strategy/2026/05 Schools in two states will test drones meant to respond quickly to school shooters. Thu, 21 May 2026 21:13:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/drones-to-stop-school-shootings-promising-tool-or-unproven-strategy/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/steps-to-follow-for-a-smooth-successful-and-safe-graduation-ceremony/2026/04 Graduation ceremonies pose unique logistical challenges for school districts. Preparation is key. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:48:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/steps-to-follow-for-a-smooth-successful-and-safe-graduation-ceremony/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/school-shootings-this-year-how-many-and-where/2026/01 Education Week is tracking K-12 school shootings in 2026 with injuries or deaths. See the number of incidents and where they occurred. Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:03:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/school-shootings-this-year-how-many-and-where/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/school-shootings-in-2025-the-fewest-incidents-and-deaths-in-5-years/2025/12 The overall number of U.S. school shootings was lower than in any year since 2020. Wed, 31 Dec 2025 13:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/school-shootings-in-2025-the-fewest-incidents-and-deaths-in-5-years/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/new-york-city-is-the-latest-to-deploy-panic-buttons-in-schools/2025/10 The nation's largest district is the latest to adopt emergency alert technology. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:44:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/new-york-city-is-the-latest-to-deploy-panic-buttons-in-schools/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-again-declines-a-case-on-school-gender-identity-policies/2025/10 The U.S. Supreme Court refused to review a case on purported school gender-identity policies, as well as two other education-related appeals Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:22:10 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-again-declines-a-case-on-school-gender-identity-policies/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/stepped-up-security-and-outreach-how-schools-are-responding-to-the-minneapolis-shootings/2025/08 District leaders are working to assuage fears in their communities. Thu, 28 Aug 2025 20:16:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/stepped-up-security-and-outreach-how-schools-are-responding-to-the-minneapolis-shootings/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/two-children-ages-8-and-10-killed-in-minneapolis-school-shooting/2025/08 Seventeen people were injured in the new academic year's first school shooting. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:17:49 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/two-children-ages-8-and-10-killed-in-minneapolis-school-shooting/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-schools-should-do-and-avoid-when-planning-active-shooter-drills/2025/08 Schools should conduct active shooter drills in a way that minimizes emotional and psychological harm, a new study says. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 20:20:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-schools-should-do-and-avoid-when-planning-active-shooter-drills/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/sandy-hook-survivor-teachers-need-a-louder-voice-in-school-safety-debates/2025/07 Aspiring teachers also need the opportunity to talk about gun violence during their time in college, Abbey Clements said. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 21:34:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/sandy-hook-survivor-teachers-need-a-louder-voice-in-school-safety-debates/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/leading-a-district-after-a-school-shooting-is-hard-these-superintendents-want-to-help/2025/03 A network of superintendents who've led districts after school shootings plans to support colleagues recovering from similar crises. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 21:04:04 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/leading-a-district-after-a-school-shooting-is-hard-these-superintendents-want-to-help/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/9-charts-that-show-the-lasting-effects-of-covid-on-schools/2025/03 Key data on some of the move consequential changes, five years later. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:56:54 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/9-charts-that-show-the-lasting-effects-of-covid-on-schools/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/states-emphasize-school-violence-prevention-not-just-security/2025/02 In the wake of school shootings in their states last year, legislators hope to avert future tragedies. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 21:35:24 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/states-emphasize-school-violence-prevention-not-just-security/2025/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/school-shootings-this-year-how-many-and-where/2025/01 Education Week tracked K-12 school shootings in 2025 with injuries or deaths. See the number of incidents and where they occurred. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 19:39:20 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/school-shootings-this-year-how-many-and-where/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/school-shootings-in-2024-more-than-last-year-but-fewer-deaths/2024/12 Education Week recorded the second-highest number of school shootings in 2024 since it started tracking the incidents in 2018. Tue, 31 Dec 2024 15:45:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/school-shootings-in-2024-more-than-last-year-but-fewer-deaths/2024/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teacher-and-teen-student-killed-in-wisconsin-school-shooting/2024/12 At least six others were injured in what is the 39th school shooting of 2024 in which someone was killed or hurt. Mon, 16 Dec 2024 23:29:48 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teacher-and-teen-student-killed-in-wisconsin-school-shooting/2024/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-jd-vance-and-tim-walz-said-about-school-safety-in-vp-debate/2024/10 Education came up in the vice presidential debate, unlike the debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 03:12:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-jd-vance-and-tim-walz-said-about-school-safety-in-vp-debate/2024/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/preparing-and-responding-to-school-threats-resources-for-administrators/2024/09 Resources to help schools prepare for and respond to threats of violence. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 21:23:46 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/preparing-and-responding-to-school-threats-resources-for-administrators/2024/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/gun-violence-takes-a-toll-we-need-more-support-principals-tell-congress/2024/09 At a congressional roundtable, school leaders made an emotional appeal for more funds to help schools recover from gun violence. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 21:07:10 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/gun-violence-takes-a-toll-we-need-more-support-principals-tell-congress/2024/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/lockdown-drills-dont-make-teachers-feel-safer/2024/09 More teachers than not also say the ubiquitous simulations don't help them feel more prepared for an active shooter or other emergency. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 20:05:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/lockdown-drills-dont-make-teachers-feel-safer/2024/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-one-grant-can-help-schools-recover-from-shootings/2024/09 Schools can leverage a little-known emergency grant to recover from violence or a natural disaster. Here’s how. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 21:18:34 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-one-grant-can-help-schools-recover-from-shootings/2024/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/schools-respond-to-surge-of-threats-after-georgia-school-shooting/2024/09 Bomb threats, copycats, and pranks—some from outside the United States—have disrupted schools across the nation. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 20:30:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/schools-respond-to-surge-of-threats-after-georgia-school-shooting/2024/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-resource-guide-to-help-schools-move-forward-after-a-shooting/2024/09 Administrators have a responsibility no one wants in the wake of school violence. Here are some resources to help. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 19:04:26 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-resource-guide-to-help-schools-move-forward-after-a-shooting/2024/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-after-the-georgia-school-shooting-im-no-longer-shocked-im-furious/2024/09 A school leader asks who could have prevented the killings at Apalachee High. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:23:50 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-after-the-georgia-school-shooting-im-no-longer-shocked-im-furious/2024/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/days-after-georgia-shooting-no-mention-of-safety-or-schools-in-trump-harris-debate/2024/09 The debate came less than a week after two students and two teachers were killed at Apalachee High School in Winder, Ga. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 03:40:46 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/days-after-georgia-shooting-no-mention-of-safety-or-schools-in-trump-harris-debate/2024/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-we-cant-wait-for-someone-else-to-stop-school-shootings/2024/09 A clinical psychologist lays out what school leaders can do to keep our children safe from gun violence. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 15:48:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-we-cant-wait-for-someone-else-to-stop-school-shootings/2024/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-georgia-school-shooting-may-accelerate-the-backlash-to-cellphone-bans/2024/09 Emotional texts exchanged during the Apalachee High shooting have reopened the question of cellphones in schools. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 21:39:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-georgia-school-shooting-may-accelerate-the-backlash-to-cellphone-bans/2024/09