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A beloved crossing guard banned for being "confusing" to drivers got her job back after parents fought for her and a crash proved them right. Lauren Cannon will now help kids cross at a new, safer spot near their school.
A beloved Utah crossing guard collapsed from cardiac arrest in front of students, but a school nurse with an AED and quick-thinking bystanders brought him back to life. Kirk Nixon, 71, calls them his "angels" for being in exactly the right place at the right time.
After nearly 100 teachers were injured in classrooms, Tasmania's government launches a three-year plan focusing on preventing violence before it starts. The $7.89 million initiative prioritizes training, support systems, and helping students who struggle in traditional classrooms.
After 225 students were kidnapped in two mass abductions within a week, Nigeria has geo-tagged every school in the country with panic alert systems. The technology connects directly to local security control centers to slash response times when armed groups strike.
A 14-year-old collapsed during a basketball game in cardiac arrest, but quick-thinking heroes brought him back. Their immediate action made all the difference between tragedy and triumph.
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Metro police in South Africa prevented a potential tragedy by stopping an overloaded taxi carrying 40 passengers, mostly schoolchildren, in a vehicle designed for just 16 people. The arrest came just days before a separate crash killed 12 students, sparking a nationwide crackdown on unsafe school transport.