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Student safety

How this superintendent is fueling multidisciplinary learning with a food truck

Matt Zalaznick -
A food truck will be a big part of Lincoln Public Schools' culinary program. But getting the truck going will require the skills of students studying graphic design, automotive repair, business and law, among other subjects.

Do school districts stand a chance suing social media giants?

Micah Ward -
More and more school districts are joining the legal battle against social media companies to protect students' mental health. But this expert says he's not very optimistic.

How this year’s plague of safety threats is exactly what this expert predicted

Micah Ward -
And there's no sign of it letting up, he says. As this school year comes to an end, a school security expert and an assistant superintendent reflect on how threats against K12 are impacting schools around the country.

5 strategies for encouraging students to report safety threats

Micah Ward -
Research shows that school climate is one of the best indicators of whether students will report misconduct in their schools. Here's how you can help students feel valued and respected for their efforts to keep their school safe.

4 keys to picking the best safety solutions for your school district

Jay Floyd -
Bullying, fighting, and medical emergencies are much more common than school shootings. But many leaders will focus on the most extreme incidents when developing a safety plan.

Stricter discipline may be returning to schools after abandonment of zero tolerance

Matt Zalaznick -
Research has found that stricter discipline policies disproportionately harm students of color but a rise in violence and other behavioral problems is fueling a return to move punitive punishments.

Many teachers no longer feel safe. Here’s what they want from their district leaders

Matt Zalaznick -
A survey of Denver's teachers found that smaller class sizes and expanded mental health services were preferred solutions over SROs and metal detectors. But teachers elsewhere want more police in their schools.

How an onslaught of social media threats is disrupting and terrorizing schools

Micah Ward -
Last week in Cobb County, Georgia, students and parents caught wind of a social media post threatening to "make history as the top school slaughter." Here's how administrators can mitigate such risks to ensure a swift recovery.

LGBTQ youth describe a world where they are accepted. How schools can get there

Matt Zalaznick -
A new survey by The Trevor Project shows the current political climate is taking a toll on the mental health and well-being of LGBTQ youth, the majority of whom report being verbally harassed at school.

Backpacks—even the clear ones—are being banned in end-of-year safety push

Matt Zalaznick -
Many districts allowed students to switch to clear backpacks, but that's no longer a viable solution, say leaders who are hoping to head off the annual rise in behavioral incidents in the final weeks of school.

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