Researchers at Princeton University say some instances corresponded with national attacks on DEI initiatives as well as on LGBTQ+ policies and that the targets held a variety of political views.

Following the deadly Covenant School shooting two years ago, Tennessee lawmakers required schools to expel students for a year if they make a threat of mass violence against their school.

Harassment and threats up 170% Leonardi's experience captures how threats against local school officials across the U.S. have shifted and grown, according to researchers at Princeton University.

Since COVID, threats to local school officials have nearly tripled, research finds By Frank Langfitt Published July 11, 2025 at 12:01 AM EDT ...

Harassment and threats up 170% . Leonardi's experience captures how threats against local school officials across the U.S. have shifted and grown, according to researchers at Princeton University.