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Police detain dozens and check 50,000 schools after two attacks shake Poland | CNN

Police on Saturday said they detained 76 people across Poland and checked nearly 50,000 schools nationwide as part of efforts to prevent further violence following two school attacks earlier in the week.

October 18, 2026

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Children are expected to attend. Families face pressure to comply. Their futures depend on succeeding inside these institutions. How dare we demand that level of obedience without demanding the same level of responsibility from the system? Safety, dignity and meaningful alternatives must be rights—not privileges families have to fight for.

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