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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services have launched a new federal grant competition aimed at helping states strengthen school security, emergency preparedness, and …
Education, HHS Launch School Safety Grant Program for States Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education is moving parts of its workload to the State Department and the Department of Health and Human Services under two new interagency …
Education Department Shifts Programs in Bid to Cut Red Tape Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Nonpublic schools, municipalities, law enforcement agencies, and approved school security providers across Pennsylvania can now apply for $20.7 million in state funding aimed at strengthening school safety, …
$20.7M Opens to Fortify Nonpublic Schools, Police, Mental Health Efforts Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration recognized nine students and three school bus drivers on Wednesday for their contributions to promoting school bus safety during a ceremony at the State …
Chester County’s Krapf School Bus Drivers Earn Top Honors in State Safety Competition Read More
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — The Association of Title IX Administrators (ATIXA) and the National Association for Behavioral Intervention and Threat Assessment (NABITA) have introduced free K-12 Community Memberships, expanding …
ATIXA and NABITA Launch Free K-12 Memberships to Strengthen School Safety and Compliance Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — West Perry School District (WPSD) has implemented cutting-edge AI gun detection technology from ZeroEyes to bolster security across its campuses. This proactive step reflects the district’s commitment to …
West Perry School District Enhances School Safety with AI Gun Detection Technology Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police Department (WEGOPD), in collaboration with the West Chester Area School District (WCASD), is actively investigating a reported threat targeting Stetson Middle …
Threat Shakes Stetson Middle School Community—Police Take Action to Protect Students Read More PHILADELPHIA, PA — ZeroEyes announced that its solution has been deployed in Williamston Community Schools to bolster security and provide protection against gun-related threats.
ZeroEyes Enhances School Safety with AI Gun Detection in Williamston Community Schools Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The West Chester Area School District (WCASD) has been recognized for its continued commitment to safety, earning its third consecutive ALICE Certified Organization designation. The certification, …
West Chester Area School District Earns Third Consecutive ALICE Certification Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) has appointed Bill Pepitone as its new director of safety and security, a decision approved by the CCIU Board of Directors …
Bill Pepitone Named New Director of Safety and Security at CCIU Read More