Are schools really safe?
When we think about school safety our first instinct is physical safety. Sadly, it's a real concern with the all-too-regular gun shootings and bullying that occurs. However, there's…
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10 essential reads for burned-out teachers
Teacher burnout is real and is even more prevalent during the pandemic--here are strategies to help educators address stress and mental fatigue.
Lightspeed Systems® Launches Lightspeed Alert™ Solution for Threat Detection of Suicide, Bullying, and School Violence
Austin, Texas, April 15, 2021- Lightspeed Systems®, the leading K-12 online safety and effectiveness solutions provider, announces the launch of Lightspeed Alert™, ... Read more
How automation keeps bullying in check—both in-person and remote
Even a pandemic won’t stop bad student behavior--and in many cases, it inflames bullying. In this conversation with eSchool News, Laura Lockhart, director of student services of Keller…
Gaggle Releases New Cyberbullying eBook for National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month
Cyberbullying is one of the greatest threats to student safety, with nearly 15% of students ages 12–18 having reported being ... Read more
The state of student safety
District administrators are under immense pressure from parents to keep their children safe and are investing money in school safety initiatives. Communities have shifted from the belief that…
How to cut your bus disciplinary referrals by 67 percent
Several years ago, my school adopted a Positive Behavior Support Program (PBSIS) program. Solutions to persistent problems pointed school climate in the right direction, reduced disciplinary referrals, and…
Looking for a way to lower suspensions and reduce bullying?
Suspension has been a commonly used disciplinary method in schools for decades. Unfortunately, it also has no positive impact on students. What’s worse, these same children often develop a…
How our district uses tech to fight cyberbullying
Bullying is a real danger for students today. More than 28 percent of U.S. students in grades 6-12 experience bullying and more than 160,000 stay home from school each day…
Tips & resources to prevent cyberbullying
Each act of cyberbullying hurts students, disrupts classrooms, and affects your school’s culture and community. So how should you handle it? What should you do or say? And…
