School Security

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Ebony Parker, right, speaks with her attorney, Curtis M. Rogers, during pretrial motions for her trial on felony child neglect charges at the Newport News Circuit Court in Newport News, May 18, 2026.
A Virginia judge dismissed all felony child neglect charges against former Richneck Elementary Assistant Principal Ebony Parker, ruling prosecutors failed to show her actions ...
May 21, 2026
ALERRT Center at Texas State University
A Texas State University ALERRT Center study found that classroom doors equipped with interior locking functions — including push-button and thumb-turn locks — can be secured faster and with fewer errors during lockdowns than traditional exterior-key locking mechanisms, reducing the need for teachers to enter hallways during active shooter emergencies.
May 20, 2026
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The Canvas cyberattack has intensified scrutiny around how educational institutions protect student data and respond to extortion-driven security incidents targeting cloud-based learning platforms.
May 13, 2026
https://passk12.org/pass-board-of-directors/pass-announces-new-board-member-and-pass-volunteer-of-the-year/
Don Hough has joined the PASS board of directors following leadership roles in national school safety initiatives and public sector security strategy.
May 8, 2026
Wikimedia Commons
Many Canvas users in the U.S. and internationally were met with this message on May 7.
May 8, 2026
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April 15, 2026
Security 101
Camera coverage and monitoring protocols are among the technology priorities evaluated under the Safe Learning 101 program, which emphasizes matching systems to a school's specific risks and environment.
April 14, 2026
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March 2, 2026
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Jan. 5, 2026

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