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Virginia elementary school case tests accountability as admin faces neglect charges over gun warning
world7 days ago

Virginia elementary school case tests accountability as admin faces neglect charges over gun warning

In Newport News, Virginia, assistant principal Ebony Parker is accused of ignoring repeated warnings that a 6-year-old had a gun before the 2023 shooting of first-grade teacher Abby Zwerner. Parker faces eight counts of felony child neglect, with prosecutors saying she failed to take basic steps (searching the child, contacting police, separating students) while the school policy required action. The case highlights the rarity of criminal charges against school officials in shooting incidents and follows a civil verdict that awarded Zwerner $10 million.

via CBS News|
#abby-zwerner#child-neglect-charges#gun-in-school
Long Beach teen surfer sues district over alleged on-campus assault by teammates
education10 days ago

Long Beach teen surfer sues district over alleged on-campus assault by teammates

A Long Beach high school surfer, William Frey, is suing the Long Beach Unified School District, alleging he was beaten by Wilson High surf teammates in April 2025, threatened with death, and harassed on campus; the suit says administrators failed to protect him and did not adequately enforce safety measures after a restraining order, with video of the attack and ongoing threats cited. Frey has relocated, and the suit seeks damages to be determined at trial.

via nypost.com|
#bullying#california#education
Minnesota Senate OKs sweeping semiautomatic ban and school-safety funding
politics22 days ago

Minnesota Senate OKs sweeping semiautomatic ban and school-safety funding

The Minnesota Senate passed a comprehensive gun-control bill that would ban semiautomatic weapons and provide funding for school safety and mental health counseling, moving along party lines with all DFL senators voting in favor and Republicans opposed. The measure would grandfather current owners but require registration; Gov. Walz urged the House to act, though the House previously rejected a weaker version and time is running out with only two weeks left in the session.

via CBS News|
#gun-control#minnesota#politics
Walz rolls out sweeping gun-safety package in Minnesota Legislature
local-politics3 months ago

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
ED Launches New Interagency Partnerships to Streamline Federal Education Programs
education3 months ago

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
policy3 months ago

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
Herpes Outbreak Challenges Local District
health4 months ago

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