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Student safety

Bullying is increasing, and in some districts could lead to lawsuits and parental fines

Student bullying in schools is increasing, despite district leaders creating anti-bullying programs to address the problem. And when schools fail to address bullying, lawsuits and even parental fines could result.

How far should schools go in banning student phones? 

Schools, and even some districts, are banning smartphones in the classroom as research continues to show that their use hinders learning. 

How to ensure safe travels for students with special needs

The continued struggles of some school systems to transport special needs students safely and comfortably have convinced a growing number of district leaders that generalized behavior management procedures often fall short.

Getting students with special needs on and off the bus

Administrators at DeKalb County School District in Georgia determine bus stop locations based on safe access for children and drivers.

How school buildings are getting smarter

As the world becomes increasingly connected, school districts are harnessing new technologies such as automation and facial recognition to develop smart school buildings that are safer and more efficient.

Students may feel safe, but likely need more mental health services

Most high school students feel safe in school, though white males feel safer than do female and minority students, says a new ACT report that also calls for increased mental health services.

Wed Sep 11th, 2019

Hurricane Dorian and its aftermath include maintaining natural disaster planning

As hurricane season blows in with Dorian, preparation for natural disaster remains a focus for K-12 schools.
Fri Sep 6th, 2019

Bulletproof backpack sales rise as school year start

Back-to-school shopping usually means new clothes, shoes and notebooks, but this year, some students will be sporting another new accessory on the first day—bulletproof backpacks. But experts say they don’t offer much protection
Mon Aug 26th, 2019

District increases security through Sourcewell’s partnership with CrisisGo

LaGrange School District 102 recently began piloting a free version of the CrisisGo safety platform through Sourcewell, a government agency that provides cooperative-contract purchasing solutions nationally. Sponsored content by Sourcewell.
Fri Aug 23rd, 2019

No clear way to stop gun violence

Following tragic school shooting events, leaders scramble to do something—anything—to make their schools safer. Hundreds of millions of dollars have been spent to harden schools. We install expensive surveillance cameras […]
Mon Aug 5th, 2019

DA op-ed: Deterring and detecting the sophisticated sexual predator

Often, upon hearing about a sexual abuse case, people are shocked to learn that the predator was a trusted member of the community. School examples include a well-liked bus driver […]
Fri Aug 2nd, 2019