school safety

Davidson County Schools approved a $2 million contract with Eviden, a technology company headquartered in France, to pilot an artificial intelligence safety program.

The new program is called R.I.D.E.S., which stands for Responsibility, Integrity, Discipline, Excellence and Safety.

About 36 Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school bus drivers didn’t show up for work Monday due in part to concerns about their safety. Officials believe absences will continue on Tuesday.

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools will be piloting a new kind of metal detector this year. Officials say the OPENGATE technology will make the process quicker and more accurate.

Surry County Schools is implementing a clear bag policy for athletic events starting next year. 

Guilford County Schools celebrated the launch of a new strategic direction Tuesday evening. 

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools plans to increase random, unannounced use of metal detectors in high schools. District officials say they hope the technology will deter individuals from bringing weapons on campus.

The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education held a forum on Tuesday to hear from middle schoolers about their experiences at school. Students spoke on a variety of topics, but one that came up multiple times was school safety.