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School districts around St. Louis County have made upgrades to improve safety as security concerns increase
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Photos courtesy Parkway School District Many school districts such as Parkway School District have also increased safety procedures and equipment, and training due to the increase of school shootings.
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By Olivia Holler Educators, parents and communities have had their hands full with after effects of the pandemic and the recurring issue of school safety. According to an article from Education Week, there have been 19 school shootings this year. This has led to many concerns across the board regarding school safety and has shed light on mental health awareness. “We certainly are paying attention to our school’s safety and we are on a regular basis adding safety features,” Cathy Kelly from Parkway School District said. Schools around the U.S. have upped their safety protocols and increased security in
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order to protect the students and educators. In order to do this, some school districts have received funding, Riverview Gardens School District was one of them. They were awarded $400,000 from the
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education from the School Safety Grant Program. See ‘SAFE’ page 2
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