School districts increase security due to TikTok videos warning of school shootings and bomb threats despite assurances the posts aren't deemed credible

Educators and students are taking steps in response to TikTok posts warning of shooting and bomb threats at schools around the country Friday even as officials issue assurances that the viral posts aren't considered credible.

The social media threats had many educators on edge as they circulated in the aftermath of a deadly school shooting in Michigan, which has been followed by numerous copycat threats to schools elsewhere.

The vague, anonymous posts circulating online warned that multiple schools would receive shooting and bomb threats.