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"The latest school shooting at a nonpublic Christian school in Tennessee sadly confirms what we already know – our schools are under attack."
Published: Friday, September 5th, 2025 @ 8:24 am By: Daily Wire
"The latest school shooting at a nonpublic Christian school in Tennessee sadly confirms what we already know – our schools are under attack."
 
Legislation introduced by North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis, along with fellow Sens. John Cornyn (R-Tx) and Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) that would preserve and protect funding for longtime high school programs and activities like archery and hunting safety
Legislation introduced by North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis, along with fellow Sens. John Cornyn (R-Tx) and Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) that would preserve and protect funding for longtime high school programs and activities like archery and hunting safety
 
North Carolina House lawmakers passed a measure Tuesday by a vote of 115 to 4 that would require public schools to have “threat assessment teams,” safety exercises, and student support programs. Four Democrats voted against the measure.
North Carolina House lawmakers passed a measure Tuesday by a vote of 115 to 4 that would require public schools to have “threat assessment teams,” safety exercises, and student support programs. Four Democrats voted against the measure.
 
In the wake of the shooting at a private religious school in Nashville, Tennessee, that left three children and three adults dead, some leaders of religious schools in North Carolina feel uneasy about the safety of their own schools.
In the wake of the shooting at a private religious school in Nashville, Tennessee, that left three children and three adults dead, some leaders of religious schools in North Carolina feel uneasy about the safety of their own schools.
 
Lawyers for The Covenant School in Nashville filed a motion on Monday to intervene in lawsuits calling for the release of the 28-year-old female mass shooter’s manifesto, citing security and safety concerns for staff and students at the private education institution.
Published: Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 @ 11:21 am By: Daily Wire
Lawyers for The Covenant School in Nashville filed a motion on Monday to intervene in lawsuits calling for the release of the 28-year-old female mass shooter’s manifesto, citing security and safety concerns for staff and students at the private education institution.
 
As students head back to campus this month, school safety is a growing part of the equation facing administrators and parents.
As students head back to campus this month, school safety is a growing part of the equation facing administrators and parents.
 
State lawmakers have approved over $500 million in school safety funding since 2013, and Gov. Pat McCrory created the North Carolina Center for Safer Schools that year
State lawmakers have approved over $500 million in school safety funding since 2013, and Gov. Pat McCrory created the North Carolina Center for Safer Schools that year
 
We need to take a closer look at our schools to ensure they are as safe as possible.
Published: Saturday, June 18th, 2022 @ 4:24 pm By: Donald Shreve
We need to take a closer look at our schools to ensure they are as safe as possible.
 
A University of North Georgia (UNG) student who told multiple students that she had been sexually assaulted years ago and poisoned her alleged attacker with hemlock have been deemed unfounded by the school’s Public Safety department.
Published: Wednesday, June 1st, 2022 @ 11:29 pm By: Daily Wire
A University of North Georgia (UNG) student who told multiple students that she had been sexually assaulted years ago and poisoned her alleged attacker with hemlock have been deemed unfounded by the school’s Public Safety department.
 
Seven students have been charged in what one parent called a “mob attack” at a public high school in Virginia that left “teachers crying” and kids jumping from a second-story balcony for safety.
Published: Friday, April 8th, 2022 @ 7:42 am By: Daily Wire
Seven students have been charged in what one parent called a “mob attack” at a public high school in Virginia that left “teachers crying” and kids jumping from a second-story balcony for safety.
 
Districts may choose to conduct school entirely by remote learning
The Federal School Safety Clearinghouse is pleased to announce the launch of the State Information Sharing Tool, a new state-focused functionality on SchoolSafety.gov.
The Federal School Safety Clearinghouse is pleased to announce the launch of the State Information Sharing Tool, a new state-focused functionality on SchoolSafety.gov.
 
Brody trainings give medical workers refresher on safety gear
Brody trainings give medical workers refresher on safety gear
 
Last week Gov. Roy Cooper extended the closure of all public schools in North Carolina through May 15 via executive order. Among other things, Cooper said the extension is necessary to promote public health and safety in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
Last week Gov. Roy Cooper extended the closure of all public schools in North Carolina through May 15 via executive order. Among other things, Cooper said the extension is necessary to promote public health and safety in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
 
DHS, ED, DOJ, HHS team up to provide government-wide resources for local schools and educators
DHS, ED, DOJ, HHS team up to provide government-wide resources for local schools and educators
 
A new school year is weeks away, bringing new strategies for keeping kids safe. Topping the list: A smartphone app leveraging the eyes, ears, and savvy of students.
A new school year is weeks away, bringing new strategies for keeping kids safe. Topping the list: A smartphone app leveraging the eyes, ears, and savvy of students.
 
The start of a new school year is always met with anticipation, excitement, and usually a few nerves.
The start of a new school year is always met with anticipation, excitement, and usually a few nerves.
 
A massive school safety bill is nearing a final vote after unanimously passing the N.C. House on Tuesday, July 23.
A massive school safety bill is nearing a final vote after unanimously passing the N.C. House on Tuesday, July 23.
 
Governor Roy Cooper and Democrats continue to hold the entire $24 billion state budget hostage to force the expansion of government-run Medicaid in North Carolina.
Governor Roy Cooper and Democrats continue to hold the entire $24 billion state budget hostage to force the expansion of government-run Medicaid in North Carolina.
 
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) recently co-sponsored bipartisan legislation that would award grants to local communities for evidence-based school safety technology and infrastructure.
Published: Saturday, May 18th, 2019 @ 5:08 pm By: Thom Tillis
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) recently co-sponsored bipartisan legislation that would award grants to local communities for evidence-based school safety technology and infrastructure.
 
With growing concerns about school safety, should schools be forced to open their doors to hundreds of unchecked adults?
With growing concerns about school safety, should schools be forced to open their doors to hundreds of unchecked adults?
 
And the Raleigh News & Observer wasn't alone. "School safety panel calls for resource officers in every NC school," according to WRAL.com.
And the Raleigh News & Observer wasn't alone. "School safety panel calls for resource officers in every NC school," according to WRAL.com.
 
"North Carolina should put a school bond to a vote so the people can decide whether to fix our old schools and build new ones. Skimming money that should go to teacher pay raises and other school funding is like using your gas money to buy a car."
"North Carolina should put a school bond to a vote so the people can decide whether to fix our old schools and build new ones. Skimming money that should go to teacher pay raises and other school funding is like using your gas money to buy a car."
 
To strengthen school safety and help prevent school shootings, North Carolina schools needs to ramp up training for law enforcement and educators, improve physical security at schools, gather better information about potential threats, and invest in more mental health support for schools.
To strengthen school safety and help prevent school shootings, North Carolina schools needs to ramp up training for law enforcement and educators, improve physical security at schools, gather better information about potential threats, and invest in more mental health support for schools.
 
We're here to discuss concrete steps of our nation that we have to take - we have no choice and we don't want a choice - we're going to take to prevent school shootings and keep our children safe.
We're here to discuss concrete steps of our nation that we have to take - we have no choice and we don't want a choice - we're going to take to prevent school shootings and keep our children safe.
 
We must also work together to create a culture in our country that embraces the dignity of life, that creates deep and meaningful human connections, and that turns classmates and colleagues into friends and neighbors.
We must also work together to create a culture in our country that embraces the dignity of life, that creates deep and meaningful human connections, and that turns classmates and colleagues into friends and neighbors.
 
After months of meeting across the state, the House Select Committee on School Safety met for the final time Thursday to approve another round of recommendations to make schools safer
After months of meeting across the state, the House Select Committee on School Safety met for the final time Thursday to approve another round of recommendations to make schools safer
 
Lawmakers seem to agree licensing reciprocity would benefit public schools needing school psychologists, but the bill still must pass the Senate
Lawmakers seem to agree licensing reciprocity would benefit public schools needing school psychologists, but the bill still must pass the Senate
 
Today, Governor Cooper's spokesman Ford Porter released the following statement on legislative Republicans' plan to shortchange school safety and youth mental health needs in North Carolina schools
Today, Governor Cooper's spokesman Ford Porter released the following statement on legislative Republicans' plan to shortchange school safety and youth mental health needs in North Carolina schools
 
The House Select Committee on School Safety has announced plans to appropriate $35 million for a bevy of school safety measures in the upcoming budget
The House Select Committee on School Safety has announced plans to appropriate $35 million for a bevy of school safety measures in the upcoming budget
 
School safety, charter schools, and teacher pay headline K-12 issues for Republican and Democratic lawmakers during the N.C. General Assembly's 2018 short session
School safety, charter schools, and teacher pay headline K-12 issues for Republican and Democratic lawmakers during the N.C. General Assembly's 2018 short session
 
The House Select Committee on School Safety approved 14 recommendations to make schools safer
The House Select Committee on School Safety approved 14 recommendations to make schools safer
 
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced three new appointments to state boards and commissions
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced three new appointments to state boards and commissions
 
The Physical Safety and Security working group — a subset of the House Select Committee on Safer Schools — met briefly Wednesday, May 2 to approve recommendations on improving school security
The Physical Safety and Security working group — a subset of the House Select Committee on Safer Schools — met briefly Wednesday, May 2 to approve recommendations on improving school security
 
North Carolina schools, which now refer more than 40 percent of all offenders in the state's juvenile justice system, need to stop arresting and charging kids for minor, nonviolent offenses, state court and public safety leaders say
North Carolina schools, which now refer more than 40 percent of all offenders in the state's juvenile justice system, need to stop arresting and charging kids for minor, nonviolent offenses, state court and public safety leaders say
 
Lawmakers approved six recommendations during the final meeting of the School Safety Subcommittee on Student Health
Lawmakers approved six recommendations during the final meeting of the School Safety Subcommittee on Student Health
 
Governor Roy Cooper and leaders from his administration will be in Asheville Monday to discuss issues facing Western North Carolina and take part in events across the region
Governor Roy Cooper and leaders from his administration will be in Asheville Monday to discuss issues facing Western North Carolina and take part in events across the region
 
The need to train school resource officers more intensively was a recurring theme during a meeting of the Student Physical Safety and Security working group
The need to train school resource officers more intensively was a recurring theme during a meeting of the Student Physical Safety and Security working group
 
Ahead of the release of his short session budget, Governor Roy Cooper today shared his recommendations and requests to improve school safety and youth mental health
Ahead of the release of his short session budget, Governor Roy Cooper today shared his recommendations and requests to improve school safety and youth mental health
 
The Feb. 14 shooting at Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, isn't the first tragedy to kickstart legislative action
The Feb. 14 shooting at Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, isn't the first tragedy to kickstart legislative action
 

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