School Climate & Safety
Education news, analysis, and opinion about learning environments, school safety, and discipline.
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School Climate & Safety 4 Ways Schools Can Build a Stronger, Safer ClimateA principal, a student, and a researcher discuss what makes a positive school climate.
School Climate & Safety Schools Flag Safety Incidents As Driverless Cars Enter More CitiesAgencies are examining reports of Waymos illegally passing buses; in another case, one struck a student.School Climate & Safety Webinar Strategies for Improving School Climate and SafetyDiscover strategies that K-12 districts have utilized inside and outside the classroom to establish a positive school climate.
School Climate & Safety Informal Classroom Discipline Is Hard to Track, Raising Big Equity ConcernsWithout adequate support, teachers might resort to these tactics to circumvent prohibitions on suspensions.
School Climate & Safety Officer's Acquittal Brings Uvalde Attack's Other Criminal Case to the ForefrontLegal experts say that prosecutors will likely consider changes to how they present evidence and witness testimony.
School Climate & Safety Tracker School Shootings This Year: How Many and WhereEducation Week is tracking K-12 school shootings in 2026 with injuries or deaths. See the number of incidents and where they occurred.
School Climate & Safety School Shootings in 2025: The Fewest Incidents and Deaths in 5 YearsThe overall number of U.S. school shootings was lower than in any year since 2020.School Climate & Safety Webinar GoGuardian and Google: Proactive AI Safety in SchoolsSponsorThis 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 safely adopt innovative AI tools while maintaining support for student well-being.
School Climate & Safety Opinion Handcuffed for Eating Doritos: Schools Shouldn’t Be Test Sites for AI ‘Security’A teen was detained at gunpoint after an error by his school’s security tool. Consider it a warning.
School Climate & Safety Opinion Behavioral Threat Assessment: A Guide for Educators and Leaders (Downloadable)Two specialists explain the best course to prevent school violence.
School Climate & Safety New York City Is the Latest to Deploy Panic Buttons in SchoolsThe nation's largest district is the latest to adopt emergency alert technology.
School Climate & Safety Q&A Inside the Fear at Chicago Schools Amid Federal Immigration RaidsSylvelia Pittman has never experienced something like the current federal crackdown in her city.
School Climate & Safety Download How to Use School Security Cameras Effectively: 5 Tips (DOWNLOADABLE)Smart, thoughtful use of security cameras can help bolster the safety of schools, experts say.
School Climate & Safety From Our Research Center Security Cameras Are Everywhere in Schools. Do They Work?The effectiveness of security camera systems is often compromised by lack of investment in upkeep and training.
School Climate & Safety Professional Learning Guide Your Guide to School SafetyOur professional learning guide brings together research, strategies, and lived experiences to help you approach school safety with confidence and care.
