Research Survey: Nearly 1 in 4 Teachers Have Considered Leaving the Profession Over Safety Concerns A new survey of approximately 2,000 educators found more than 20% think about their physical safety at work every day or most days.
Research New Data Shows How K-12 Schools Use Critical Communication Systems An analysis of more than 19.5 million K-12 notifications shows how schools used critical communication systems for everyday operations, emergencies, and drills.
Insights Student Assaults Against School Employees: Key Considerations for School Leaders As states strengthen penalties for assaults against school employees, school leaders are also navigating complex decisions about discipline, law enforcement, disability accommodations, de-escalation, and prevention.
Resources Topic Hub: School Cell Phone Restrictions in K-12 Schools Everything you need to stay informed about school cell phone restrictions, including the latest research, educator perspectives, implementation lessons, legislation, and free resources.
Research Survey: Educators Rank Positive School Culture as Top Professional Learning Priority A survey of more than 700 educators found school culture ranked first among more than 90 professional learning topics.
Research School Cell Phone Bans by State Track school cell phone bans and policies by state, including bell-to-bell restrictions, instructional-time bans, pending legislation, and other statewide requirements.
Insights CPR Graduation Requirements: Does Your State Require Training? See which states require CPR training before high school graduation and how those requirements vary.
SROs SROs vs. SSOs: How Do Their Roles, Responsibilities, and Training Differ? School resource officers (SROs) and school security officers (SSOs) share a common goal, but their roles, authority, and training can differ.
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.
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.
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.
