Tag: school safety
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Credible Terror Threat Forces Over 640,000 Students Out of Class in Los Angeles
Get Pregnant Fast In a concerning turn of events, the Los Angeles Unified School District, the second-largest in the United States, was compelled to close its doors today due to a “credible terror threat.” The alert, received electronically just after 5 a.m. local time, specifically targeted numerous schools within the district. As reported by major…
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A Heartfelt Tribute to Parents Like This Brave Sandy Hook Advocate Working to Ensure Our Kids’ Safety
Get Pregnant Fast I sat at my kitchen counter for my first call with Laura Harris, the founder of Safe and Sound Schools. My kids were unusually quiet, absorbed in their screens and indulging in too many cheesy puffs. I felt an odd sense of excitement about our conversation. Discussing safety and violence prevention with…
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Community Concerns Arise as Local Man Sits on Porch with Gun While Schoolchildren Pass By
Get Pregnant Fast In a scene that feels more like a Western movie than modern-day life, a middle-aged man named Jake has sparked unease in his Wichita neighborhood. He has taken to sitting on his porch with a rifle in hand, coincidentally located right across from an elementary school. Understandably, local parents are feeling anxious.…
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Navigating Food Allergies at School: 12 Essential Dos and Don’ts
Get Pregnant Fast Reflecting on childhood, it’s hard to remember anyone in my circle struggling with food allergies. Yet nowadays, approximately 15 million people, including 1 in 13 children, live with these conditions. This can create tension in school settings, where some parents may feel that food restrictions are overly stringent while others argue that…
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7-Year-Old Writes Fake Dismissal Note, School Unfazed
Get Pregnant Fast In a surprising turn of events, a clever 7-year-old girl from Houston, feeling reluctant to attend her after-school program, crafted a fake dismissal note and handed it to the staff at Sheldon Elementary School. To everyone’s astonishment, the note was accepted, and she was placed on a bus headed home. Unfortunately, the…
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First Grader in Brooklyn Suffers Tragic Choking Incident in Cafeteria
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartbreaking incident, a first grader from Brooklyn, New York, is currently on life support after choking on food in her school’s cafeteria. A paramedic, who was on duty outside the school, rushed in to assist when he heard a knock on his vehicle—only to find that no one inside the…
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Kindergarten Teacher Arrested After Loaded Gun Discovered in Classroom
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s climate, where school safety is a pressing concern and children are routinely involved in “active shooter drills,” the thought of sending kids off to school can be unnerving. While parents often worry about external threats, it’s shocking to see incidents arise from within the classroom itself. In a disconcerting incident…
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A Crucial Message in This Ad Campaign Every Parent Should Notice
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of advertising, some campaigns manage to go beyond mere promotion and convey a powerful, often unsettling message. One such example is the ad titled “Evan,” created by BBDO New York, which has been circulating widely. Clocking in at just over two minutes, this short film is packed with emotion…
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Teacher’s Aide Prevents Kidnapping After Noticing Former Student in Distress
Get Pregnant Fast In a remarkable act of bravery, a teacher’s aide recently thwarted an attempted kidnapping by trusting her instincts about a former pupil. Last week, while driving to work, Emily Thompson recognized an alarming situation when she saw a familiar face—a former student—sitting in the passenger seat of a car with an older…
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Teaching Our Children How to Stay Safe During Mass Shootings
Get Pregnant Fast In recent years, mass shootings have become a tragic commonality in our society. With incidents like the alarming attack at an elementary school in Townville, South Carolina, and other horrific events across the country, it’s crucial for parents to equip their children with knowledge about personal safety. Having previously taught seventh-grade language…