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Facilities & Security

How K-12 districts use K-9s for security

Alison DeNisco -
Detection dogs sniff out drugs, explosives and dangerous weapons, and can be more effective than traditional security staffs in certain situations.

Know your state’s school safety requirements

Emily Ann Brown -
Regulations tackle drills, safety plans, firearms and SROs, a new report shows.

How net-zero energy schools can turn a profit

Alison DeNisco -
Investing in net-zero energy school buildings can pay dividends to districts down the line.

States require cameras in special ed classrooms

Jennifer Herseim -
Following Texas and Georgia, West Virginia is the latest state to pass legislation pertaining to the use of cameras in special education classrooms.

Biometric security boosts school safety and efficiency

Emily Ann Brown -
The ever-increasing need for school safety and surveillance, as well as a desire for more accurate record-keeping, is driving wider adoption of biometric technology in school districts.

School lunch nutrition finds new flavors

Lynn Freehill-Maye -
As district leaders boost school lunch nutrition, today's cafeterias face stiff competition from home-prepared meals and, among high school students, food trucks and nearby eateries.

5 considerations for success with school vending machines

JD Solomon -
A DA Quick Resource Guide to managing vending machines in schools for meals and snacks.

Realistic active shooter drills strengthen school safety

Emily Ann Brown -
Administrators increasingly accept that boosting school safety may rely on realistic active shooter drills that can upset staff and students

Natural disasters drive need to update K12 emergency plans

Emily Ann Brown -
More frequent and intense natural disasters require school leadership to address trauma and prepare for extended disruptions.

Building Blocks: Dearborn STEM 6-12 Early College Academy, Boston Public Schools

Steven Blackburn -
One of the oldest districts in the nation recently completed its first construction project in 15 years by rebuilding a school to accommodate STEM learning for grades 6 through 12.

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