Super Sunday

September 15, 2024

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Welcome to Super Sunday! Every week, our IGPR team compiles news regarding public schools to keep you informed about the latest school trends, tips and potential concerns. 

• This week's school news was full of articles regarding the rise in threats to school safety. The first article contains a very informative video interview with Dan Flannery, Director of the Begun Center of Violence Prevention, Research and Education at Case Western Reserve University. He provides tips and information on how to battle the increase in swatting incidents.

• The second article describes the newly introduced Senate Bill 313, which aims to enhance school safety through the implementation of wearable panic alert systems across all public and chartered nonpublic schools in the state.

• The third and fourth articles provide information and tips regarding managing and supporting the surging number of immigrants.

• This week's last article announces the plans for a Middle School Trades Education Center. 

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How to Combat Major Spike in ‘Swatting’ Incidents in Northeast Ohio Schools - read and view the full story at Cleveland 19. 

Ohio Senate Introduces Bill for Wearable Panic Alert Systems in Schools - read the full story at Scioto Valley Guardian. 

Amid Political Attacks on Ohio Immigrants, How Schools Can Support Newcomers - read the full story at Education Week. 

Yost Orders Deep Dive Into Challenges of Surging Migrant Population - read the full story at the Ohio Attorney General’s page. 

Roemer Announces $750,000 in Capital Budget Funding for Middle School Trades Education Center - read the full story at the Ohio House of Representatives.