News Digests School Safety News Digest: Screen Time Limits, AI Policies, and Cybersecurity A roundup of the latest school safety news, including new limits on instructional screen time, cybersecurity and digital safety developments, evolving AI policies, new research, and more.
Resources CISA Releases New K-12 Cybersecurity Guides CISA’s new K-12 cybersecurity resources include guidance for schools and districts getting started with cybersecurity and those looking to strengthen existing programs.
Discussion Board Digests Locked Classroom Doors: What the Research Says and How Schools Can Improve Staff Buy-In Keeping classroom doors locked can be easier said than done. School safety leaders share strategies for addressing staff concerns, improving compliance, and putting policies into practice.
Resources Foundations of School Security Leadership (FoSSL): A Self-Paced Course for School Safety Leaders Explore the Foundations of School Security Leadership (FoSSL), NCSSD's self-paced online course for school safety professionals, and listen to free audio overviews.
Panic Alarms Alyssa’s Law by State: Tracking School Panic Button Laws and Requirements As more states enact school panic alert legislation, requirements vary widely. Here’s where Alyssa’s Law has passed and what school safety guidelines recommend for implementing the technology.
Research School Safety and Enrollment: What New Research Says Families Value As public school enrollment continues to decline, school leaders are looking for ways to attract and retain families. New research highlights several factors that may influence parents' enrollment decisions.
Insights Schools Should Not Be Test Courses for Force-Capable Drones Force-capable indoor drones must be judged against real buildings, real people, real emergencies, legal authority, and the daily mission of a school.
News How States Are Strengthening School Threat and Violence Laws Recent legislation in Alabama, Kentucky, and South Carolina is changing how schools respond to threats, violence, and assaults against school employees. Here's what districts should know.
Insights Strengthening Rural School Safety: Lessons From Weld County The supervisor of the Weld County Sheriff's Office School Resource Unit shares practical lessons for strengthening rural school safety.
Resources New NCSSD Resource Examines Force-Capable Indoor Drones in K-12 Schools As force-capable drones gain attention in school safety discussions, this new NCSSD resource examines the operational, legal, funding, and policy questions school leaders and policymakers should consider before deployment.
Resources NCSSD Quick Reference Guide: Force-Capable Indoor Drones in K-12 Schools A concise companion to NCSSD's resource on force-capable indoor drones in K-12 schools, summarizing key findings, legal considerations, FAQs, and guidance for school leaders, policymakers, journalists, and other stakeholders.
Newsletter Drones, Transportation, Heat Safety, and More: July 16–31 Roundup Missed something over the past two weeks? Here's a roundup of the latest school safety news, research, practitioner insights, and resources published from July 16-31.
