What's more troubling is that, since AirDrop users have to be relatively close to each other to share files, these threats—which have forced entire districts to shut down—are likely coming from within schools.
After Britt Kelly’s son participated in a lockdown drill two years ago in his Lamar, Texas, kindergarten class, he had nightmares and wet his bed. Now 8, he can sleep only with a light on.
With tapering enrollment trends and doubled rates of chronic absenteeism nationwide, the key strategic priorities hinge on talent, communication and support.
Schools were locked down on both sides of the state—including at least one that had just reopened after Hurricane Ian—as police raced to investigate false reports of active gunmen.
A frenzy of false active shooter reports that sent schools across South Carolina into lockdown and evacuations this week was caused by a TikTok challenge, authorities say.
Preparing students for future political engagement ranked last when teachers were asked why civics and citizenship education is necessary; critical and independent thinking top the list.
