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Security

How a school shooting impacted this leader’s approach to safety

Micah Ward -
In 2004, former special education teacher Michael Bennett was the victim of a gunshot wound by a student. Twenty years later, he's prioritizing safety as a superintendent.

6 strategies for addressing anonymous threats

Micah Ward -
The first step is building awareness about reporting to detect threats early and deter future anonymized threats, new guidance asserts.

‘TGIF Time-saver’: Safety is once again a priority this year

Micah Ward -
A deadly school shooting and social media threats are causing disruptions to learning just weeks into the school year. How can leaders respond? Plus, a new look at teachers' impact on reading instruction.

Exclusive: Access to data can make or break school safety

Micah Ward -
A new survey shared with District Administration sheds light on some of the most significant safety gaps impacting schools.

A look at gun violence during the 2023-24 school year

Micah Ward -
Last school year, we witnessed a 31% increase in incidents of gunfire on school grounds compared to the year prior, Everytown for Gun Safety research reveals.

Safety in schools: Make it simple, one door at time

James Gammon -
The first question we must ask is, “What is it, physically, about our schools that leaves us vulnerable?” This question can evoke a variety of responses.

TGIF time-saver: More buses are going green; team teaching endorsed

Micah Ward -
New this week: Uvalde families of victims agreed on a $2 million settlement with the city, districts are getting major bus upgrades and team-based teaching might be the solution to shortages.

School boards: The four keywords that keep coming up in the biggest districts

Matt Zalaznick -
Do school boards share the priorities of their district's superintendents? Do they share the same priorities across the country? Burbio has been providing regular updates on the hot-button topics that are priorities at meetings right now.

Nearly 60% of teachers worry about possible school shootings

Micah Ward -
Nearly 25% of teachers report having gone into lockdown last school year in response to a possible gun-related threat, new research shows.

13 obstacles that top districts’ current safety concerns

Micah Ward -
Social media use, including TikTok challenges, has been identified as the most prominent issue among school SROs. What else made the list?

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