Off-duty NYPD school safety agent arrested for assault, child endangerment

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — An off-duty NYPD school safety agent was arrested Friday evening in Brooklyn on charges of assault, endangering the welfare of a child, and criminal possession of a weapon, police…

Two students charged with attempted murder after Meade High School stabbing

FORT MEADE, Md. – Two students at Meade High School were arrested and charged with attempted murder following a stabbing that left a 17-year-old student hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, authorities said Friday.…

New Jersey Department of Education Encourage Schools, Students to Protest and Obstruct ICE Enforcement Attempts

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) has issued updated guidance to schools and districts emphasizing protections for immigrant students and families in response to heightened federal immigration enforcement…

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New Jersey school bus company owner sentenced to five years for endangering students’ safety

TRENTON, NJ — The owner of an Essex County-based school bus company was sentenced Thursday to five years in state prison for endangering students by hiring unqualified drivers, failing to perform drug…

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Two suspects arrested in Meade High School stabbing, police say

SEVERN, Md. — Two suspects were taken into custody in connection to a stabbing at Meade High School on Wednesday morning, Anne Arundel County police announced. The incident occurred on the school…

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Student hospitalized after reported stabbing at Meade High School

SEVERN, Md. — A reported stabbing at Meade High School has left one student hospitalized and prompted a lockdown of the school on Friday afternoon. Anne Arundel County Police are leading the…

Nutley schools placed on brief lockdown during police investigation

NUTLEY, N.J. — Schools in the Nutley area were temporarily placed on lockdown Thursday as police investigated an incident in the surrounding area. The Nutley Police Department confirmed that the lockdown was…

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Jackson School District Announces High School Merger, Here is the Plan

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson School District has announced a major restructuring plan that would consolidate the district’s schools, including closing Goetz Middle School and turning Jackson Memorial High School into a…

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Federal fugitive warrant in South Jersey leads to school lockdown

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A fugitive was taken into custody without incident Wednesday during a warrant service operation involving U.S. Marshals, New Jersey State Police (NJSP), and local law enforcement, the…

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New Jersey School Districts Can’t Afford Toilet Paper Under Murphy’s S2 Funding, But State Doesn’t Want to Hear Sob Stories

JACKSON, NJ – According to Jackson School Board President Megan Gardella, at a recent state-hosted hearing with school board leaders from across the state, New Jersey Department of Education officials did not…

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Watch Live: Jackson School District to weigh school mergers, sales, and redistricting at tonight’s board meeting

JACKSON, Miss. — The Jackson School District is set to make critical decisions regarding school mergers, property sales, and redistricting at an upcoming meeting that could significantly reshape the district’s future. The…

Juvenile arrested in connection with arson at Valley Central High School

MONTGOMERY, N.Y. — A juvenile has been arrested and charged with arson in the second degree in connection with two fires set inside Valley Central High School while classes were in session,…

Man shot multiple times near Blow Pierce School in Northeast D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A man was shot near 20th and Gales Street in Northeast D.C. shortly after noon on Wednesday, prompting an emergency response near Blow Pierce School. First responders found the…

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New Jersey School Teacher Had Relationship with Young Student, Giving Birth to His Child

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, N.J. — A 34-year-old elementary school teacher in Middle Township has been arrested on multiple charges, including aggravated sexual assault, following an investigation into an alleged sexual relationship…

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N.J. Senator Vin Gopal Threatens to Decimate School Districts Without Kindergarten Programs

TRENTON, N.J. — State Senator Vin Gopal issued a direct and dire warning to New Jersey school districts that do not offer kindergarten, threatening to withdraw state funding unless they comply with…

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DC robbery sparks search for teens in school uniforms

WASHINGTON, DC — Three juveniles are being sought in connection with a robbery Wednesday afternoon in the 4800 block of Meade Street NE, leaving investigators working to track down the suspects. The…

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New Jersey Governor Announces Ban on Cell Phones in Public Schools, Citing Teen Mental Health Decline

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey school testing grades are down. Mental health issues among teens and students across the state are at an all-time high. Now, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is…

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Man shot multiple times flees to Northwest Baltimore school for help

BALTIMORE, MD — A 28-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds sought help at a school in Northwest Baltimore Monday afternoon, prompting an investigation into the shooting. Officers responded to the school in…

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New Jersey school bus monitor convicted in death of 6-year-old girl strangled by wheelchair harness while she played on her phone

SOMERVILLE, NJ — A New Jersey school bus monitor has been convicted of endangering the welfare of a child after failing to act as a 6-year-old girl was fatally strangled by her…