School Climate & Safety
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School Climate & Safety A Shooting Strikes an Elementary School. Some Doubt Policy Change Will FollowTragedies like the one in Bend., Ore., draw public outcry, but typically not swift change on school safety.
School Climate & Safety Three Children and Teacher Killed in Oregon Elementary School ShootingAuthorities in Bend, Ore., said the attacker gained entry by shooting through locked doors.School Climate & Safety Webinar There But Not Present: Rethinking Student EngagementSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Learn how to recognize the early signs of disengagement and what the behavioral science reveals about which interventions actually work.
School Climate & Safety 4 Ways AI Data Centers Can Affect SchoolsFrom health to productivity and finances, data centers could pose risks for students and schools.
School Climate & Safety For Students Walking to School, the Route Can Be Deadly. What Can Make It Safer?School districts, including New York City, have rolled out a number of strategies to reduce risks.School Climate & Safety Webinar Building Your School Safety Roadmap: Key Priorities for the Upcoming YearSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.What should be on your school's safety roadmap this year? Join experts to discuss priorities, preparedness, and best practices.
School Climate & Safety Opinion It's 3 p.m. Do You Know What Teens Are Doing?A veteran school reformer is focused on how teens are spending their time after the school day ends.
School Climate & Safety How Extreme Weather Threatens Student Learning and Academic ProgressToo-hot classrooms put the brain in "survival management mode," one expert said.
School Climate & Safety 'Swatting' Disrupts Schools. New Federal Guidance Shows How to RespondFalse reports of school shootings can cause chaos and fear for teachers and students.
School Climate & Safety Principals Who Have Survived School Shootings Offer Advice in New GuideThe Principal Recovery Network updated a guide to help leaders recover from—and prevent—school shootings.
School Climate & Safety Opinion AI-Assisted or Not, School Threat Assessment Starts in ClassroomsLeaders must involve teachers when creating an effective school safety system.
School Climate & Safety What Happens When a Data Center Is Built Near a School?In Frederick County, Maryland, the school board was challenging the construction of a data center that would sit only a few feet away from an elementary school.
School Climate & Safety Sponsor What Six Elementary Students Taught D.C. Leaders About BelongingSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Students say feeling welcomed, connected, and valued at school builds belonging and gives them a reason to attend and engage.
School Climate & Safety Many Students Are Disengaged From Learning. What Can Schools Do?A new poll examines Gen Z students' levels of school engagement and feelings of belonging.
School Climate & Safety Video How One NYC School Experienced 9/11: An EdWeek Editor Recounts That DayEdWeek's Kevin Bushweller recalls how the staff at a Manhattan public school reacted with resolute calm to upheaval.
