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.
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.
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.
Insights Social Media Lawsuits Highlight Growing Digital Safety Challenges in K-12 Schools Social media lawsuits are drawing attention to the growing digital safety and mental health challenges facing K–12 schools.
Research K-12 Student-to-School-Counselor Ratio: Where Does Your State Fall? School counselor shortages continue to challenge K-12 schools, but new funding initiatives and alternative certification programs are helping close the gap.
Insights 2026 Q2 School Security Intelligence Report A quarterly executive briefing examining the trends, legislation, research, and practitioner insights shaping the school safety profession.
Insights Using Data and Community Input to Improve School Transportation Safety Cincinnati officials share how crash data, community engagement, and strategic partnerships are helping prioritize transportation safety improvements around schools.
Research School Climate Survey Highlights Ongoing Safety Challenges for LGBTQ+ Students Glisten's latest National School Climate Survey examines LGBTQ+ students' experiences with school safety, harassment, belonging, and the factors associated with more positive school climates.
