Connected campuses: Modernizing education communications for safety and simplicity
Schools, colleges, and universities face growing challenges in keeping their communities informed, connected, and engaged.
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What K-20 leaders should know about building resilient campuses
When a school building fails, everything it supports comes to a halt. Learning stops. Families scramble. Community stability is shaken. And while fire drills and lockdown procedures prepare…
AI vs. identity fraud: 3 threats putting student safety at risk
In today’s schools, whether K-12 or higher education, AI is powering smarter classrooms. There’s more personalized learning and faster administrative tasks. And students themselves are engaging with AI…
Preventing harm by connecting the dots in school safety
Swatting--false reports of school violence intended to trigger a police response--continues to increase across the country. During the 2022–2023 school year, nearly 64 percent of reported violent incidents…
Data, privacy, and cybersecurity in schools: A 2025 wake-up call
In 2025, schools are sitting on more data than ever before. Student records, attendance, health information, behavioral logs, and digital footprints generated by edtech tools have turned K-12…
Savvy Cyber Kids Appoints New Members to Board of Directors
Atlanta, Georgia,(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Savvy Cyber Kids, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, appointed new members to the Board of Directors starting ... Read more
Linewize prioritizes digital safety and well-being
Adam Lee, VP of Sales at Linewize, examines the necessity of ensuring student safety and well-being in a digital world. ... Read more
Parental Controls for Online Safety are Underutilized, New Study Finds
The Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) last week released a landmark study examining how parents and children perceive and manage online safety. Despite the ... Read more
Trigg County Public Schools Deploys ZeroEyes’ AI Gun Detection and Intelligent Situational Awareness Technology
ZeroEyes, the creators of the first AI-based gun detection video analytics platform to earn the full U.S. Department of Homeland ... Read more
Empowering school staff with emergency response protocols
Safety response protocols are foundational to creating a culture of safety in schools. District leaders should adopt and implement response protocols that cover all types of emergencies.
Remember Nextel? Learn about today’s Push-to-Talk over Cellular
Today’s Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PoC) provides reliable nationwide calling and dispatching with fast and low-cost deployment. Learn how modern ... Read more
Career-connected learning builds a more employable, future-ready generation
Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is a fundamental psychological theory that explains human motivation. At its base are physiological and safety needs, followed by love and belonging, esteem,…
Kenston Local School District (OH)Deploys AI Gun Detection Platform
ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the full U.S. Department of Homeland ... Read more
Navigating Special Education with Open Communication
Expert IEP founder Antoinette Banks outlines how special education has been chronically underfunded for decades—and how the potential dismantling of the Department of Education adds new complications.
Putting school safety measures at the forefront of district budgets
School safety is a priority for educators, district administrators, parents, and students, making safety technology solutions essential for protecting school environments and the people within them during significant…
The Crucial Role Digital Signage plays in Emergency Management
Digital signage enhances all four phases of emergency management—Prevent, Prepare, Response, and Recovery—by delivering real-time alerts, safety info, and ... Read more
Linewize Empowers Districts with New Analytics Tool
Charlotte, NC. – Linewize, the North American division of global safety and student wellbeing leader Qoria, today announced the launch ... Read more
The Safety Response Protocols All School Leaders Should Know (eBook)
Equip your schools with life-saving safety response protocols. This eBook provides a clear framework for emergency preparedness, staff training, ... Read more
Showfloor News—New Data Options
Linewize, the North American division of global safety and student wellbeing leader Qoria, announced the launch of EdTech Insights, a new ... Read more
Versaterm Launches the Florida Safety and Threat Management Portal
MESA and TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Versaterm, a global public safety solutions leader, today announced a partnership to support Florida’s ... Read more
Free Web Filter Buyer’s Guide for K-12 Schools
Are you evaluating your district’s web filtering options? Learn how new web filters help improve cybersecurity, safety, and compliance ... Read more
BusPatrol Recognized Among Fastest-Growing Companies in North America on the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™
Lorton VA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BusPatrol, the nation’s most deployed school bus stop-arm safety solution, announced its recognition on the ... Read more
Big Deals—School Security, Combating Teacher Turnover, and New Dyslexia Tools
Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (LCISD) recently updated its security with a new hi-tech addition: Weapons Detection Systems from Athena ... Read more
Shaping the future of K-12 student transportation
Since 1869, when Massachusetts pioneered the integration of transportation into public education, school transportation has evolved to continuously enhance the practicality and safety of how children are transported…
School safety impacts achievement, instructional time, educator retention
Although 77 percent of educators and administrators say they believe school safety significantly impacts staff retention and recruitment, only 33 percent feel that their school or district highly…
Starter Strategies to Improve School Climate and Student Well-Being
By prioritizing safety, nurturing community, and empowering academics, we not only improve the lives of our students but also lay ... Read more
10 tips to protect youth well-being online
A report from the Biden-Harris Administration’s Kids Online Health and Safety Task Force offers recommendations and best practices for safer social media and online platform use for youth.
Sharpen your focus with SPB-based video surveillance!
A safe and secure learning environment is essential for your students to reach their full potential. SPB-based video surveillance can ... Read more
Metrasens Entrusted by Public Schools Nationwide as Strategic Partner in Extracurricular Event Safety
NAPERVILLE, Ill. /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Metrasens, a leading provider of advanced detection systems for security and safety applications, today announced its ongoing ... Read more
CENTEGIX 2024 School Safety Trends: Saving Seconds Saves Lives
Protecting schools is an investment in your community. When schools feel safe, we can focus on teaching and learning. Our ... Read more
ISTELive news: SmartPass highlights link between attendance, student outcomes
SmartPass, a digital hall pass solution for K-12 schools, has announced an update to its Schedules capabilities, enabling schools to gain a ... Read more
Fort Worth Independent School District Selects Metrasens as Weapons Detection Solution for Graduations and Extracurricular Events
NAPERVILLE, Illinois, (PRNewswire-PRWeb) – Metrasens, a recognized leader in advanced detection systems for security and safety applications, today announced its ... Read more
Wearable panic buttons help us better protect students and educators
One of the issues that is top of mind for our district is how we can create and implement the best school safety practices to protect our students,…
Student Digital Wellbeing: State of the Nation Report 2024
Download the report, “Student Digital Wellbeing: State of the Nation Report 2024” to learn more about student safety and wellbeing ... Read more
Collaborating with law enforcement to strengthen school safety
Collaboration between educational institutions and local law enforcement has never been more crucial as parents, students, and staff seek peace of mind amidst rising school safety concerns.
Trauma-informed teaching strategies can benefit all students
Although our communities strive to maintain safety, nearly half of all American children have experienced some form of trauma. Some of these include bullying, witnessing violence, experiencing physical,…
CIESC Member Schools Gain Access to Metrasens Ultra Weapons Detection Systems Through New Partnership
NAPERVILLE, Illinois (PRNewswire-PRWeb) — Metrasens, a leading provider of advanced detection systems for security and safety applications, is pleased to announce ... Read more
How bullying contributes to K-12 student absenteeism
The National Center for Education Statistics released its findings from the school survey on crime and safety: 2021-2022 and reported that bullying occurs at least once a week…
Ready, set, safe: Communication and technology for school safety
With school-associated violence at a record high, there is an urgent responsibility for school leaders to protect the safety of students, teachers, and staff.
Case management solutions are redefining school safety, threat assessment
Students continue to face a variety of challenges in and outside of school--especially at the K-12 level. Pressures can range from high expectations to achieve or bullying, to…