Hannah Wallace is a regional news correspondent covering K-12 education, public safety, and school district administration. She focuses on how schools and communities navigate critical incidents and policy changes.
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Snyder-Girotti Elementary School in Bristol Borough was evacuated on Wednesday after a gas odor was reported, with all students and staff safely relocated.
A lockdown at Bishop Verot High School in Lee County has been lifted after law enforcement determined an anonymous threat was not credible. All students are safe.
A major water main break in Northeast El Paso has forced the closure of 15 schools and a key county service center on Monday due to public safety concerns.
The Pella School Board will meet Monday to enter a closed session to discuss semifinalists for the district's next superintendent, replacing the retiring Greg Ebeling.
Minneapolis Public Schools canceled all classes for Thursday and Friday due to safety concerns across the city. The decision follows a fatal shooting involving an ICE agent and reports of Border Patro
Six Albuquerque Public Schools will require students to use clear backpacks upon returning from winter break as part of a new safety and security initiative.
Harris-Lake Park Community Schools canceled all classes for Monday, January 5, after a significant boiler failure at the elementary school raised safety concerns.
The Greenon Local School District in Clark County, Ohio, is in mourning after a 5-year-old student became the fourth person connected to the district to die in a car crash in three months.
A 'timeout box' at Salmon River Central School has caused public outrage, leading to staff resignations and a state-level investigation demanded by NY's governor.
A San Jose school board member has issued a formal apology after singing an inappropriate song with a reference to a weapon at an elementary school concert.
Willmar Public Schools saw 560 students absent on a single day following reports of federal law enforcement activity, prompting a district-wide response.
A 16-year-old faces potential felony charges after online threats, featuring manipulated videos and polls, forced the closure of several South Metro schools.
Dexter USD 471, a school district in southern Kansas, has ended its semester early due to a significant spike in illnesses among students and staff.
Multiple school districts in Bucks County, including Pennsbury and Neshaminy, will operate on a two-hour delay Monday due to icy road conditions.
Indian Hills Elementary School in Pocatello closed today due to a water line break. All students and staff were safely evacuated and are being reunited with parents at a designated site.
Eugene's 4J School District is considering staff cuts and school closures, including the unique Family School, to address a massive $30 million budget deficit.
Orange County Public Schools is considering a plan to close up to seven schools in response to a significant decline in student enrollment across the district.
Branham High School in San Jose is investigating a photo of students forming a human swastika, an act condemned by officials and community leaders.
About 1,500 teachers in Richmond, California, are on strike, impacting 25,000 students over demands for higher pay and solutions to staffing shortages.
A gas leak at Arroyo Grande High School led to a partial evacuation and sickened seven students and staff. Six individuals were transported for medical evaluation as a precaution after the leak in Bui
