School Safety
Education news, analysis, and opinion about keeping students safe in the school building from bullying, violence, and environmental hazards, among other things
School Resource Officers (SROs), Explained
Does the presence of armed officers prevent school violence? Do they contribute for Black children to the 'school to prison pipeline'?
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Opinion
Handcuffed for Eating Doritos: Schools Shouldn鈥檛 Be Test Sites for AI 鈥楽ecurity鈥�
A teen was detained at gunpoint after an error by his school鈥檚 security tool. Consider it a warning.
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Opinion
Behavioral Threat Assessment: A Guide for Educators and Leaders (Downloadable)
Two specialists explain the best course to prevent school violence.
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New York City Is the Latest to Deploy Panic Buttons in Schools
The nation's largest district is the latest to adopt emergency alert technology.
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Q&A
Inside the Fear at Chicago Schools Amid Federal Immigration Raids
Sylvelia Pittman has never experienced something like the current federal crackdown in her city.
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Download
How to Use School Security Cameras Effectively: 5 Tips (DOWNLOADABLE)
Smart, thoughtful use of security cameras can help bolster the safety of schools, experts say.
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From Our Research Center
Security Cameras Are Everywhere in Schools. Do They Work?
The effectiveness of security camera systems is often compromised by lack of investment in upkeep and training.
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Professional Learning Guide
Your Guide to School Safety
Our professional learning guide brings together research, strategies, and lived experiences to help you approach school safety with confidence and care.
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Opinion
鈥楾his Kid Scares People鈥�: A Behavior Specialist Shows Her Reality
Real school shooting prevention doesn't come from splashy announcements about a policy change.
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Stepped-Up Security and Outreach: How Schools Are Responding to the Minneapolis Shootings
District leaders are working to assuage fears in their communities.
School Climate & Safety
Two Children, Ages 8 and 10, Killed in Minneapolis School Shooting
Seventeen people were injured in the new academic year's first school shooting.
Budget & Finance
Why Some Districts Are Shifting Teens From School Buses to Public Transit
Cost, safety, and existing infrastructure are factors in determining whether a partnership with a local transit agency could save money.
Artificial Intelligence
AI in School Security: A New Tool with Big Questions
As school districts think about ways to enhance security, experts say leaders should think about costs and effectiveness.