School districts continue to review their approach to security of students and staff.
Today's school officials are overwhelmed wih information. To make a difference, the suggestions and opinions offered must be heard by the people who have authority to act, and the power to affect change.
Regardless of the side benefits, made-to-order school safety is more effective than theone size fits all” approach any day of the week.
A New Hampshire school system eliminated internal school vandalism and bomb threats, and reduced the number of false alarms by using video security software that is accessible via a variety of methods from remote locations.
An offer of free roofing help for your school can be very costly. Several New Jersey schools found that out the hard way.
By focusing on those seemingly minor things in schools, your staff can support the major components of your safety strategy and hopefully avoid major problems.
If you can make students feel like they belong, they will then have a better chance of feeling like they are in a secure setting.
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There are hundreds of examples around the nation of incredible schools in places where we are conditioned to expect mediocrity.
If even one major incident occurs in a U.S. school, at a school event or on a school bus, it will be difficult to calm the fears of parents, employees and students unless you already have measures in place.
Ten years in the future, learning could be more integrated into our everyday lives and communities.
Schools have dealt with energy cutbacks in the past, and that experience has taught us a few things. The National Lighting Bureau sheds some new light on this old problem.
As the population of Clayton, Mo., continued to grow, the community found itself in need of a new high school and a community facility. It only made sense to find a solution that would serve both of those needs - the Center of Clayton.
Our youth possess creativity, interest and the boundless energy that can help address the concerns that we all share for the safety of our children and those who dedicate their lives to educating them. Isn't it about time that we gave our kids a chanc
For nearly 20 years, schools in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania have been purchasing technology-related equipment through a buyers' consortium, and have saved millions of dollars in the process.
Never underestimate the importance of crisis response training. A properly prepared school or district can avoid situations and consequently save lives.
There are some exceptionally skilled consultants who are willing and eager to assist in creating safer schools. Unfortunately, there are also many unscrupulous individuals who are exploiting the concerns of educators for personal gain.
It's been a wild ride lately on the educational technology roller coaster. What do all the ups and down mean for schools? An industry insider explains.