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Security

Why schools need a gunfire detection system – a parent’s view

The trauma from a suspected school shooting led this mother to advocate for technology that can detect gunshots.

Exclusionary school discipline approaches not effective at preventing school violence

A new Government Accountability Office report examines school shooting data by type, location, time of day, school year and relationship of the shooter to the school community.

What should active shooter training look like now?

Consider these five ideas for school lockdown drills to help avoid further traumatizing already-anxious students when buildings reopen.

How technology can streamline and improve temperature screening

District leaders can improve and streamline the process of screening student temperatures by using thermal camera technology. Here are five points district leaders should consider before implementation.

How to perform contact tracing with visitor management systems

District leaders can use their preexisting visitor management systems for contact tracing and make them contactless by reconfiguring the system setup and overall layout at check-in.

Expert Insights: Creating a Safe, Inclusive School Community

Now is the time to rethink the ways we are bringing people into our school communities while building a culture of safety. Join Matt Mastroine, VP of Product Development, Navigate360 […]
Wed Sep 2nd, 2020

On the Front Lines of School Health & Safety

Threats are changing. Technology is changing. Emergency management is changing. And youth mental health is declining. Your campuses are the front lines. Are you prepared? Join us for an expert […]
Thu Aug 27th, 2020

Can schools drastically reduce the time to engage active threats?

Rancocas Valley Regional High School District has lowered the time it would take for the New Jersey school system and local police departments to detect a weapon on campus grounds and then apprehend the intruder by 80%.
Tue Jun 9th, 2020

Newtown Public Schools: Lessons in Campus Safety and Video Security

While student safety is often cited by administrators as a top priority, incident response protocols often are overlooked until a situation that warrants action occurs. Regardless of how unlikely it […]
Wed May 27th, 2020

Tips for getting started with an esports program in K-12

Simply generating a conversation around esports can help your K-12 school get on a path to be a game-changer, but be sure to set out a strategy and get buy-in from stakeholders.

Fri Mar 27th, 2020

Have you conducted a reunification drill lately?

Lockdown, fire and severe weather drills may dot the administrative calendar, but it is time to test your reunification procedures, too. DA guest columnist Chris Hardman, safety coordinator for Auburn City Schools in Alabama, shares what to address on the front end.
Fri Feb 28th, 2020