What If ICE Comes for Your Students?
I understand the topic of undocumented students in our schools is a political hot button, but it needs to be discussed. …
7 Essential Technology Enhancements to Improve School Bus Safety
In our last blog on bus safety, we outlined the key aspects of bus safety and explained why it’s important to rethink ho …
The Critical Role Bus Drivers Play in School Safety
When most people think of bus safety, the focus tends to be on the basics—ensuring good behavior, keeping buses in good …
Understanding Student Privacy and Its Impact on School Safety
I was inspired to write this blog after conversing with colleagues who were frustrated with the privacy surrounding stud …
No More Excuses: Leadership’s Role in Prioritizing School Safety
This month, the focus is on our ability to respond confidently and what that means. I am going to challenge our school b …
5 Strategies for Response That Can Help Prevent Tragedy
Everyone needs to be prepared for an emergency, especially those working in our schools. But what exactly are you prepar …
Breaking the Cycle: How Early Prevention Stops Violence Before It Starts
There is a reason FEMA started its guidelines with prevention and mitigation! This is the space we all want to be in. It …
The Key to Operationalizing your Emergency Operation Plans
We all have emergency plans designed to keep us safe while we are at school. That being said, having a plan to keep you …
Stop Waiting for the Bad Thing to Happen
Prevention, in the context of school safety, is the proactive process of identifying and mitigating a potential risk of …
6 Considerations for Ensuring Safety at School Sporting Events
Recently, I wrote about the importance of accounting for all the events your school has after the last bell has rung. We …
The 3 Categories of Grants for Schools
As we continue to explore funding opportunities for our school safety programs, we need to look at the pros and cons of …
The Essentials for Budgeting Time and Money for Your School Safety Program
Two of the biggest challenges related to school safety are time and money. The solution to both problems is setting prio …
