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Student safety

School discipline problems are predictable. Here is how to disrupt the forecast.

Matt Zalaznick -
Behavior and discipline can be forecasted based on the time of year, standardized testing and, unfortunately, the color of a student's skin, a new study asserts.

4 federally approved ways to use funds for school security

Micah Ward -
"Leaders in government and beyond must redouble efforts to end, once and for all, the scourge of gun violence in and around our schools," wrote U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona.

The biggest safety obstacle schools face and how to overcome it

Micah Ward -
Physical security and training are two of the most-needed safety improvements among school leaders, according to new survey. Yet, there's one major barrier that money can't fix.

Top 10 states for data breaches warn of constant K12 cyber threat

Matt Zalaznick -
If your school is in Wyoming, you might be safe—or at least a little safer—from education cyberattacks that have compromised 32 million records over the last two decades.

Superintendent shares: ‘We are building new schools and new curricula’

Matt Zalaznick -
Despite "unprecedented teacher shortages," Keith Miles and his team are focused on aligning the curriculum with students' college-and-career aspirations in brand-new buildings.

Why Tennessee lawmakers’ proposal to arm teachers should stop here

Micah Ward -
"The vast majority do not go into the education field to play the role of a police officer," says Kenneth Trump, president of the National School Safety and Security Services.

Thousands of students nationwide walk out after Nashville shooting

Micah Ward -
Schools across 42 states and Washington, D.C. saw students take part in the "week of action," which was coordinated by the gun safety advocacy group Everytown for Gun Safety.

How to make social media a force for good for girls in your schools

Matt Zalaznick -
While kids probably aren't going to suddenly stop using social media, educators and other adults can work to turn the often-vilified online platforms into a more positive influence in the emotional lives of students.

100 Superintendent March: Black and Latino leaders raise their voices in Congress

Matt Zalaznick -
District Administration senior writer Matt Zalaznick was there as the superintendents, who represented 21 states, beseeched leaders to provide more financial and political support for mental health services, teacher preparation and retention, and English learners.

Tennessee parents voiced concern over school safety before Nashville shooting

Micah Ward -
According to a poll released earlier this month, parents value school resource officers more than anything. In contrast, few believe arming teachers is a viable option.

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