Industry Perspectives Student Grooming Prevention: Digital Communication Risks and Safeguards for Schools A risk control consultant discusses warning signs of inappropriate adult-to-student communication, common policy gaps, and safeguards schools can put in place to prevent misconduct.
Resources Why Front Office Staff Are Essential to School Safety and Emergency Preparedness A new ZeroNow white paper explores how training, emergency procedures, and administrative support can help front-office employees fulfill their critical school safety responsibilities.
News 5-Year-Old Dies After Digital Display Board Falls at Brevard County School A Florida school district is inspecting classroom displays across its campuses following the student's death. Police and the manufacturer are investigating.
Mental Health Student Mental Health and Chronic Absenteeism: What New Research Means for Schools New research highlights the prevalence of adolescent anxiety, gaps in mental health treatment, and the connection between student well-being and school attendance.
Industry Perspectives What School Security Assessments Reveal About Technology Gaps Guidepost Solutions' Jordan Ferrantelli shares lessons from assessing school security programs, including common system failures, overlooked risks, and what districts should consider before investing in new technology.
School Bus Safety Fatal Florida School Bus Crash Puts Focus on Seat Belts, Emergency Evacuation Training A fatal Florida school bus crash has renewed questions about seat belt safety while highlighting the role of emergency evacuation training in helping students get to safety.
Insights Flock Cameras in K-12 Schools: Which Districts Are Reconsidering Them and Why? School districts are taking different approaches to Flock Safety cameras as questions grow around cost, data access, security value, and community concerns.
Topic Hubs Topic Hub: AI in School Safety Explore the latest reporting, research, guidance, and resources on AI-powered school safety technology, emerging AI risks, student well-being, privacy, policy, and responsible use.
Contributed Perspectives When Classroom Equipment Becomes a Safety Risk: Lessons From a Specialized Classroom After monitors were thrown and cords were cut during behavioral incidents, one district brought safety, IT, and facilities staff together to protect classroom equipment without limiting a teacher’s ability to call for help.
Insights How Schools Are Addressing E-Bikes and E-Scooters on Campus New injury data and insights from school safety leaders highlight how districts are addressing e-bike and e-scooter safety through campus policies, enforcement, and rider education.
Facilities Beyond Maintenance: How Aging School Buildings Can Affect Safety and Operations A recent burst pipe at a Massachusetts high school highlights how facilities problems can disrupt school operations and why coordination across departments is essential.
Contributed Perspectives Gate Safety at Schools: New Standards, Codes, and the Work Ahead New gate safety standards and building code changes are putting greater attention on how gates are installed, inspected, and maintained at schools.
