May 6, 2026

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Recent school threats in KY

Shared by Christina Weeter, KDE via KYSAFE ListServ We are aware that multiple schools across the Commonwealth recently experienced bomb threats, resulting in evacuations, lockdowns, and heightened concern among students and staff. Even when threats are not substantiated, the experience itself can feel very real and distressing. It is important to recognize that both students and staff may be carrying heightened anxiety, fear, or stress as a result of recent events. As you prepare for the remainder of the coming...

Grant Announcement – New Funding Opportunity Open Now!

From the U.S. Department of Justice The following funding opportunity is now open for application. NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on School Safety This funding opportunity seeks to fund rigorous and innovative research and evaluation projects to fill knowledge gaps in two topical areas: 1) research on malleable factors that affect school violence in K-12 schools; and 2) evaluations of the impact and effectiveness of school safety approaches implemented for purposes authorized under the STOP School Violence Act. This NOFO...