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WaterFire Providence Honors Nearly 85 Top Rhode Island Educators
Providence's iconic WaterFire event on Saturday celebrated nearly 85 of Rhode Island's top educators with an awards ceremony and a special torch procession.
Laura Evans
Laura Evans is a regional news reporter covering community safety and education in the New England area. She focuses on school district policies, public safety incidents, and their impact on local families.
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Newark School Locked Down After Parent Threat; Suspect in Custody
Luis Marin Elementary School in Newark was placed on lockdown Thursday after a parent threatened to harm his children. Police arrested the suspect and classes resumed normally.
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Tennessee Students Arrested for 'Senior Wars' Pranks
Police and school officials in Hendersonville, Tennessee, are warning that "Junior/Senior Wars" pranks will be treated as crimes, confirming several students have already been arrested.
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New Haven School Lockdown Lifted After Student Statements
A precautionary lockdown at Davis Street School in New Haven was lifted Thursday morning after an investigation into a student's statements. All students and staff are safe.
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Woonsocket Officials Vow Action After High School Fights
Woonsocket officials are planning stricter disciplinary actions after 13 students were arrested following multiple fights at the local high school.
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Fall River School Officials Investigate Potential Social Media Threat
Fall River school officials have launched an investigation into a social media post that alleged a potential firearm threat and racial slurs at Watson Elementary.
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Moody High School Student Detained Over Threat List
A student at Moody High School in Alabama is in custody after officials discovered a written threat list targeting the entire senior class.
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Tech High School Lockdown Lifted After Police Find No Threat
Tech High School in St. Cloud initiated a brief lockdown on Monday after a potential threat was reported. Police investigated and found no danger.
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Police Investigate Racist Vandalism at High School Campus
West Hartford Police are investigating an act of vandalism at Northwest Catholic High School involving property destruction and racist graffiti at its athletic complex.
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Southern Oregon News Roundup: Peace Day, COVID, Fire District
Southern Oregon sees varied news: Ashland celebrates Peace Day's 10th anniversary, Oregon offers free COVID-19 vaccines, Jackson County Fire District 5 uncovers more debt, and the final Pine to Palm 1
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Fall River School Faces Over $80,000 Fine for Safety Issues
A Fall River school has been fined over $80,000 for OSHA and asbestos safety violations, prompting a school committee member to call for an emergency meeting.
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Rutland County Schools Enter Lockdown Over Safety Alert
Two schools in Rutland County, Vermont, were placed on lockdown Friday as a precautionary measure after an unauthorized person tried to access campus.