Several school districts in Northern Virginia, including Fairfax County Public Schools, are working together to develop clear protocols for handling potential Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) presence on their campuses. This move comes after the White House administration reversed a decade-old policy that had previously prohibited ICE from conducting enforcement activities at schools. The effort aims to provide guidance to students, educators, and parents on how to navigate this situation, ensuring that students feel safe and supported in their learning environment.
https://krcgtv.com/news/nation-world/schools-churches-ice-immigration-immigrants-arrests-detained-migrants-united-states-president-executive-order-donald-trump-jd-vance-northern-virginia-schools-staff-students-communities-dmvA data breach has occurred at schools using the PowerSchool Student Information System in California, compromising personal information belonging to current and former students and teachers. The incident is reported to be in compliance with state laws, indicating that affected individuals may have been notified.
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250128218088/en/PowerSchool-Notice-of-Data-BreachThe School District of Philadelphia has reaffirmed its commitment to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all students, regardless of their background or immigration status. In a statement, district superintendent Dr. William H. Hargrave's predecessor, Thomas W. Watlington Jr., emphasized that the district will comply with federal and state laws protecting immigrant students' rights. He also reminded parents to update student contact information and district employees not to ask about or share students' immigration status unless required by law or authorized by the Office of General Counsel. The Board of Education is set to discuss the policy further at a meeting on January 30.
https://whyy.org/articles/philadelphia-schools-watlington-immigrant-students-ice-operations/Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras has pledged to protect students in his district amid the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. In a video shared on the school district's social media pages, Kamras addressed the fear and uncertainty being experienced by some students and families, particularly those from immigrant backgrounds. The statement was made on January 28th, 2025, at Richmond Public Schools in Virginia.
https://krcgtv.com/news/nation-world/virginia-superintendent-vows-to-protect-students-amid-trump-immigration-crackdown-richmond-public-schools-mass-deporations-illegal-immigration-ice-arrests-border-crisis-in-the-classroom#On January 27th, 2025, a shooting occurred at Antioch High School in Tennessee. Chilling 911 calls revealed the fear and horror experienced by students and loved ones during the incident. The calls were released by WZTV, a local news station. According to the reports, shots were fired inside the school's cafeteria, causing panic among students. Josselin Corea Escalante is mentioned as being associated with the incident at Antioch High School in Metro Nashville.
https://krcgtv.com/news/nation-world/2025-1-27-nashville-tennessee-school-shooting-911-calls-depict-fear-uncertainty-as-gunfire-erupts-inside-antioch-high-school-davidson-countyThe Supreme Court of India has directed Higher Education institutions (HEls) to implement measures to curb ragging. The Anti-Ragging Monitoring Committee requires HEls to adopt a mentor-mentee system, as outlined in the UGC Regulations for curbing the Menace of Ragging in HEls - 2009, to foster a comfortable relationship between junior and senior students. Additionally, institutions must empower their Anti Ragging Cell and Squads with legal counsel to ensure that cases against ragging perpetrators are handled effectively. In extreme cases, such as suicide or death related to ragging, the Principal of the college and Registrar of the University will be held accountable by the National Anti-Ragging Monitoring Committee for non-compliance with UGC regulations. Regulatory Bodies/Councils must also establish a committee to review serious incidents, even if they are under police investigation, and appoint a legal representative for the matter. The Anti Ragging Monitoring Agency has been instructed to conduct surprise checks nationwide to ensure adherence to UGC regulations, and punitive action will be taken against defaulters.
https://www.ndtv.com/education/ugc-directs-institutions-to-step-up-anti-ragging-activities-at-campus-7575318#pfrom=home-ndtv_mainnavigationOn January 5, 2022, a sign was displayed outside the Chicago Public Schools headquarters in Chicago, Illinois. The U.S. Secret Service confirmed that their agents attempted to enter Hamline Elementary School in Chicago earlier in the day, contradicting claims by the school district that the agents were from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). According to CPS Chief Education Officer Bogdana Chkoumbova, ICE agents had shown up at the school.
https://krcgtv.com/news/nation-world/secret-service-agents-not-ice-attempted-to-enter-chicago-elementary-school-hamline-elementary-school-chicago-public-schools-immigration-and-customs-enforcementThe Non-Formal Education (NFE) system in Punjab has faced challenges, including a reported case of sexual assault on five students by a canteen man at one of its centres last September. To address this issue, the Department of Literacy and Non-Formal Basic Education (L&NFBED) has implemented community awareness programs and training for teachers to prevent such incidents. The department claims that its model is safe due to local consultation and community involvement, with most teachers being female who are also concerned about safety issues. Despite these challenges, the NFE system has made significant progress since its establishment in 2002, providing primary education to over 4.6 million children and literacy training to adults through centres set up across Punjab. The number of non-formal schools has increased from 13,000 in 2019 to 20,500 in 2024, with enrollment rising from 500,000 to 675,000 during the same period. Educationist Dr Ayesha Razzaque notes that the program has helped reduce out-of-school children in Punjab by 5.5%.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/587101-out-of-school-not-out-of-options-but-how-educated-is-punjabs-non-formal-learning-systemNashville schools have implemented various safety measures, including partnerships with police for school resource officers, security cameras with weapon-detection software, shatter-resistant film for glass, and security vestibules to prevent outside visitors from entering the main entrance. Despite these efforts, a shooting occurred at Antioch High School, prompting questions about whether stationary metal detectors should be considered as an additional safety measure. The incident comes nearly two years after a separate school shooting in Nashville killed six people, including three children, and has reignited calls for gun control measures. However, Republican lawmakers have been resistant to such proposals, instead focusing on adding more security to schools. State Rep. Shaundelle Brooks, who lost her son in the 2018 Waffle House shooting, is among those advocating for gun control reforms, saying "we must do better."
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