Gun Violence Trends in the U.S.: Examining Scope and Developments

Rise of Mass Shootings and Social Impact In recent weeks, the United States has faced a series of shootings that reignited the national conversation on public safety. These events, occurring in schools, places of worship, and political settings, have raised concerns about the frequency and nature of gun-related violence. Although

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The Expansion of the School Security Industry in the United States

A Growing Multi-Billion Dollar Market School safety has become a rapidly growing industry in the United States, valued at around $4 billion and expected to continue expanding. With more than 400 school shootings reported since 1999, demand for products and services designed to prevent or respond to these incidents is

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Civil Rights Laws and Their Role in U.S. Education

Federal oversight and new interpretations In recent months, the U.S. Department of Education has increased its reliance on federal civil rights laws to investigate school districts and universities. These laws, originally designed to protect marginalized groups, are now being interpreted differently depending on the administration in charge. Recent investigations have

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More U.S. Schools Move Toward Phone-Free Learning Environments

A growing state-level initiative An increasing number of states across the United States are introducing policies that restrict or ban students’ use of cell phones during school hours. As of this year, 31 states and the District of Columbia have enacted such measures, aiming to foster better focus and academic

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Minneapolis Community Grieves After Shooting at Catholic School

Two children killed and several others injured in church attack On Wednesday morning, a shooting disrupted a Mass at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, leaving two children dead and at least 18 people injured, including elderly parishioners and several students. Authorities confirmed the victims as 10-year-old Harper Moyski and 8-year-old

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Are Pandemic-Era Children Ready for Kindergarten?

Entering school after an unusual early childhood The early years of millions of children born in 2020 were shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic, with limited social interaction and high parental stress. Now, many of these children — sometimes referred to as “COVID kindergartners” — are entering kindergarten, raising questions about

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Bridging the AI Divide in Education

The challenge of equal access to AI learning Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a crucial topic in schools, but access to this education remains uneven. While some districts have integrated computer science and AI programs, others, particularly in rural or low-income areas, struggle to provide students and teachers with the

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Expert Tips to Navigate Flight Delays and Cancellations During Crisis

Widespread flight delays and cancellations are impacting major airports nationwide as the government shutdown, now the longest in history, continues to drag on. Air traffic controller shortages have caused issues at numerous airports for more than a month, creating ripple effects across the entire travel network. In response to the

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Trump says government shutdown pressures Republicans and suggests ending the filibuster

Former president reflects on election results after record-long shutdown During a meeting with Republican senators, former President Donald Trump said the prolonged federal government shutdown negatively affected recent election results for his party. Trump stated that pollsters identified the shutdown as a major factor influencing voter sentiment against Republicans. “If

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