As the 2024-2025 school year comes to a close, K-12 campuses across the country are reflecting on the most pressing safety concerns that dominated headlines in 2025. In a year marked by increasing tensions at the US-Mexico border, the relationship between Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and schools became a contentious issue. The US Department of Education weighed in, releasing guidelines that aimed to protect undocumented students from potential ICE raids on campus. Meanwhile, some schools took a drastic approach to addressing student safety, implementing strict cell phone bans in an effort to reduce bullying and distractions. But did these measures actually make a difference, or did they raise more questions about student rights and free speech? Dive into the top K-12 campus safety articles from 2025 to find out.
Top K-12 Campus Safety Articles from 2025: ICE, the Education Department, and Cell Phone Bans Campus Safety Magazine