Houston ISD reported 170 non-working defibrillators among its 1,038 AEDs after a student's death caused by a malfunctioning AED. The district launched software to monitor AEDs and CPR training.

Pasadena announces a series of fall and Halloween events, including a "Pumpkin Patch Dive-In," craft activities, storytimes, a scavenger hunt, Dia de los Muertos, and a Fall Festival, with safety and health tips provided for participants.

Raleigh's John P. Greene Community Center offers the Social Diversity Reading for Kids program, aiming to teach preschoolers about global cultures through stories and mapping activities.

The Coon Rapids Ice Center is hosting a Halloween skating event on October 27, featuring themed decorations and activities for families, with different admission rates based on age.

The Brooklyn Park Police Department is hosting a free Halloween event with Trunk-or-Treating, 'Explore A Truck', a DJ, and other family activities on October 29 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.

The article details Santa Clarita Valley's efforts to prevent drug-related deaths with its 2024 Parenting for Prevention Program, offering resources like bilingual podcasts and community meetings.

Sheletta Brundidge and the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office distributed free door locks to families with autistic children to prevent wandering incidents.

Discarded books from Chicago's Schurz High School highlight ongoing concerns about book disposal methods in Chicago Public Schools, amid national library funding shortages.

Palmdale's Kaleidoscope Fall Frenzy is an upcoming free art and community festival filled with performances, tastings, and artistic activities at the Palmdale Amphitheater.

HISD reports a decrease in student placement in alternative programs for vaping offenses, utilizing District of Innovation status exemptions to the state's zero-tolerance vaping law.

Chicago Public Schools sees a slight enrollment increase for the second consecutive year, including a rise in English language learners and changes in demographic composition.

An 18-year-old student in Texas, Darryl George, withdrew from school after facing suspension for violating the district's dress code with his hairstyle. He's seeking a court order to return and contests that the policy is discriminatory.

"Big Wig," a book about a child who discovers confidence through drag, stays in the children's section at Helen Hall Library after a League City council tie vote.