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Student safety

4 federally approved ways to use funds for school security

Micah Ward -
"Leaders in government and beyond must redouble efforts to end, once and for all, the scourge of gun violence in and around our schools," wrote U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona.

The biggest safety obstacle schools face and how to overcome it

Micah Ward -
Physical security and training are two of the most-needed safety improvements among school leaders, according to new survey. Yet, there's one major barrier that money can't fix.

Tennessee parents voiced concern over school safety before Nashville shooting

Micah Ward -
According to a poll released earlier this month, parents value school resource officers more than anything. In contrast, few believe arming teachers is a viable option.

These are the 10 most common K12 security mistakes districts make

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"It is particularly important in today's climate that school officials be wary of aggressive marketing of any products that are unproven, inappropriate or even illegal for school use," according to a new report.

Discipline dive: Students brawl, teacher attacked and elderly bus driver punched

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"Nobody cares that our kids are so used to the violence at this point," said one concerned parent. "Their mental health is worth everything."

K12 leaders: ‘Please let us use E-rate to prevent cyberattacks’

Micah Ward -
Education advocacy groups have pleaded with the Federal Communications Commission to modernize E-rate funding to better support districts as financially driven cybercriminals continue to target K12 schools.

Is student monitoring software the best solution for child safety?

Alcino Donadel -
With a shortage of school counselors and incidents of self-harm and violence toward others surging this past year, districts are turning toward online monitoring services that can help administrators stay ahead of the curve.

If school security is a priority in 2023, don’t miss these 5 sessions at FETC

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Not only will attendees learn about the best instructional technologies for their district, but they will also discover how they can implement state-of-the-art security measures to keep students feeling safe in the classroom.

Death threat against staff member’s family closes district for a full week

Matt Zalaznick -
Richmond Community Schools in Michigan shut down after a threatening note was discovered just as staff returned from winter break.

Are the apps students use at school actually safe? Research may prove otherwise

Micah Ward -
A new report by Internet Safety Labs reveals that 96% of education apps share students' personal information with third parties, including advertisers.

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