Recent shootings on school campuses and at other public venues have renewed the discussion on what is the best way for schools to protect their students and staff. Every day, parents send their children to school, trusting that they will return home safe and sound at the end of the school day. Safety and security measures at school must always be discussed, addressed and acted upon in a comprehensive fashion.

Tom Albertson (pictured) has been picked to head up the Lake Pend Oreille School District, succeeding Shawn Woodward.

Cell phone technology makes it easier to spread the word.

Artificial intelligence saves time and makes everyday life easier, and it can help teachers and students in the classroom, too.