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.
Contributed Perspectives 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.
SSL 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.
News School Safety News Digest: Back-to-School Trends We're Watching As students return to school, drone technology, transportation safety, and heat preparedness are emerging as key areas of focus. Explore the latest developments, NCSSD insights, and resources.
News Apalachee School Shooter's Father Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison The father of the Apalachee school shooter was sentenced to 15 years after prosecutors said he ignored repeated warning signs and gave his son the rifle used in the attack.
Research New Research on Building Community Support for School Security Measures A new study examines whether transparent communication can influence public support for active shooter drills, target hardening, and arming teachers.
Insights What 346,000 Emergency Alerts Reveal About Everyday School Safety A former principal discusses what new findings from a CENTEGIX report mean for school leaders and why effective school safety goes far beyond preparing for crisis response.
