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A deadly shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, where a 16-year-old gunman killed three children and a teacher after shooting through a locked entrance, has reignited debate over school safety policies and the effectiveness of physical security measures. While the tragedy has prompted renewed calls for stricter gun laws, reinforced school buildings, armed personnel, and enhanced emergency preparedness, education and security experts warn that defensive measures alone cannot prevent determined attackers. Despite a school safety industry valued at approximately $4 billion, experts emphasize that early intervention, trusted relationships between students and adults, mental health support, secure firearm storage, and effective threat reporting systems offer more promising approaches to preventing violence. Research cited in the articles indicates that more than 80% of over 100 averted school shootings were prevented after individuals reported concerning behavior. Although U.S. school shootings declined from 352 in 2023 to 235 in 2025, experts caution that previous tragedies, including Sandy Hook and Uvalde, have generated public outrage without consistently producing lasting reforms.
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A major cybersecurity breach involving Educational Testing Service (ETS), a provider of standardized testing services for California public schools, has exposed sensitive personal information belonging to millions of current and former students. Hackers used compromised login credentials to access and copy student records between May and September 2026, obtaining names, addresses, birth dates, demographic information, academic identifiers, disability records, and eligibility details for federal education programs. The breach affects students dating back to 2023, with some records extending to 2006, although officials confirmed that Social Security numbers, financial information, and passwords were not compromised. California education authorities are investigating the incident, while ETS has strengthened security monitoring and access controls. Although there is currently no evidence that the stolen information has been publicly released, affected individuals are eligible for 24 months of free identity-protection services and identity-restoration assistance.
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A new federal tax-credit scholarship program could generate an estimated $112 per public school student across all 50 states and Washington, D.C., by 2030, according to research by Michigan State University education policy professor Josh Cowen. Unlike traditional school choice initiatives, the program will allow public school students to receive scholarships and use the funds for educational services, potentially creating additional revenue opportunities for public schools. However, Cowen has warned that wealthier communities may benefit disproportionately because of stronger fundraising networks and greater capacity to establish Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs), while rural and lower-income areas could struggle to access funding. The research highlights the importance of targeted support from statewide and national scholarship organizations, alongside clearer federal guidance to ensure public schools can participate effectively. With states considering whether to join the program by January 1, its ultimate impact will depend on donor participation, school readiness, and efforts to distribute funding equitably.
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A new federal tax-credit scholarship program could generate an estimated $112 per public school student across all 50 states and Washington, D.C., by 2030, according to research by Michigan State University education policy professor Josh Cowen. Unlike traditional school choice initiatives, the program will allow public school students to receive scholarships and use the funds for educational services, potentially creating additional revenue opportunities for public schools. However, Cowen has warned that wealthier communities may benefit disproportionately because of stronger fundraising networks and greater capacity to establish Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs), while rural and lower-income areas could struggle to access funding. The research highlights the importance of targeted support from statewide and national scholarship organizations, alongside clearer federal guidance to ensure public schools can participate effectively. With states considering whether to join the program by January 1, its ultimate impact will depend on donor participation, school readiness, and efforts to distribute funding equitably.
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