Illinois Schools Face Major Changes in 2026
Illinois schools are set for a major transformation in 2026 with new laws affecting junior high credits, AI in classrooms, and school safety training.
#Illinois Education#New Laws#Artificial Intelligence
#School Safety
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AI Security System Mistakes Clarinet for Gun at Florida School
A Florida middle school's AI security system mistook a student's clarinet for a gun, triggering a full campus lockdown and a police response on December 16th.
#Artificial Intelligence#School Safety#Florida
Illinois School District Reopens After Cyberattack Forces Shutdown
Zion Elementary School District 6 in Illinois is resuming classes after a three-day shutdown caused by a cyberattack that may have compromised school servers.
#cybersecurity#school safety#education
Tishomingo Teacher on Leave Amid Investigation
A teacher in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, is on administrative leave as the school district and law enforcement investigate improper electronic communications.
#Tishomingo#Education#Oklahoma
Topsham School Reviews Safety After Girls Walk Off Playground
Topsham school officials are reviewing playground security and supervision ratios after two 7-year-old girls walked off campus unnoticed, prompting a 3-hour search.
#School Safety#Topsham#Education
Albia Schools Dismiss Early After Health Scare
Albia Junior High and High School in Iowa were dismissed early on Friday after several people reported headaches. Air quality tests later found no immediate danger.
#Albia#School Safety#Iowa
Juvenile Shot Near Taylorsville High After Fight
A juvenile was shot in the leg near Taylorsville High School following a fight, prompting a brief lockdown at six schools. The victim's injuries are non-life-threatening.
#Taylorsville#School Safety#Granite School District
Wichita Schools Complete $10.5M Security Overhaul
Wichita Public Schools has completed a three-year, $10.5 million project to install secured entrances in every school, enhancing safety for students and staff.
#School Safety#Wichita Public Schools#Education Policy
Wake County Schools Adopts New Safety Protocol
Wake County Public School System is replacing its 'code red' alert with a new safety plan to provide clearer instructions for students and staff during emergencies.
#School Safety#Wake County Public School System#Education Policy
Deshler High School Addresses Locker Room Fight
The Tuscumbia City Board of Education urges the public to stop sharing a video of a fight between two Deshler High School football players, citing privacy and student well-being.
#Deshler High School#Tuscumbia City Board of Education#Football
Westport Schools Respond to Coleytown Bomb Threat
Westport Public Schools activated safety protocols today after a bomb threat was reported at Coleytown Elementary School, leading to a delayed start and quick police response.
#Westport Schools#Coleytown Elementary#Bomb Threat
Oregon District Uses Cameras to Speed Up Teacher Investigations
An Oregon school district is using voluntary, teacher-controlled classroom cameras to resolve misconduct allegations in minutes, bypassing a major state backlog.
#Education Technology#School Safety#Oregon