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Singlewire Software Acquires Visitor Aware to Add Visitor Check-in and Student Management to Its Suite of School Safety Offerings

February 6, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

MADISON, WIS. (PRWEB) — Singlewire Software, the leader in solutions that help keep people safe and informed, announces its acquisition of ... Read more

New year with new edtech solutions

January 4, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

As we head into 2023, here's where edtech has potential to forge new paths and support new ways of learning

In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 37 predictions about edtech’s impact in 2023; new school year shows continued signs of academic rebounding; and…

What SEL teaches us about safety

December 26, 2022 by Reva McPollom, Founder and CEO, Lessonbee

With SEL or social-emotional learning, we can foster emotional safety and mental wellness, and help reduce violence and risky behaviors among students

According to a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) study, the number of children aged 3 to 17 diagnosed with anxiety increased by 29 percent between 2016 and…

COVID-era teletherapy authorizations are expiring, but the problem persists

December 13, 2022December 13, 2022 by Kate Eberle Walker, CEO, Presence

Teletherapy solutions have made headway in addressing persistent special education staffing shortages--states should consider what might be possible with permanent legislation

COVID-19 safety guidance has been relaxed and schools have returned to in-person learning, but it’s not yet time to breathe a sigh of relief. Many schools continue to…

Student Well-Being

Educators, parents remain vigilant about protecting student mental health

November 30, 2022 by Laura Ascione

A majority of parents and educators believe online tools can protect student mental health and prevent them from accessing harmful content.

Parents still voice overwhelming concerns for student mental health and online safety, according to a GoGuardian survey conducted by Morning Consult.

Navigate360 Advances Whole-Child Student Wellness and Safety Suite with Latest Acquisition in Continuing Effort to End School Shootings, Teen Suicide and Bullying

November 22, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

RICHFIELD, OHIO (PRWEB) — Navigate360, the nation’s leader in K–12 student wellness and physical safety solutions, has acquired PBIS Rewards, a ... Read more

Automation empowers campus safety, security, and agility

March 8, 2023November 17, 2022 by Jeff Festa

Schools that automate workflows and processes enable stronger campus safety and security while controlling costs. Unite people, processes, and devices ... Read more

Emergency Planning & Response

3 ways schools play a vital role in community safety

December 7, 2022November 8, 2022 by Sam Bowman, Contributing Writer, eSchool News

Local schools can uplift safety in the community, providing a place outside of traditional school hours for children and families to feel secure

Schools do so much for a community. They provide a safe place for children to learn and grow each day, filled with educators who truly care. However, as…

Konica Minolta Joins ZeroNow Alliance to Foster Safer Schools

November 7, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Ramsey, NJ (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. ( Konica Minolta) announced it has joined the ZeroNow ... Read more

All together now

January 25, 2023November 1, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

Community support and stakeholder buy-in--from students, teachers, parents, and more--is critical to the success of education initiatives

In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: Teachers using technology report stronger connections, community with students; 5 tips to build community-wide support for IT…

District Management

How to ease three district pain points

December 7, 2022October 11, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

School district leaders must navigate challenges--here's how to address three persistent troubles and create efficient school systems.

In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: K-12 staffing shortages threaten reading instruction–AI can help; it’s time to permanently increase education funding–ESSER spending proves…

School Management

How schools can become air quality champions this year

December 7, 2022October 5, 2022 by Marshal Sterio, CEO, Surgically Clean Air

Federal funds will enable school systems to prioritize air quality initiatives, including repairs, upgrades, and entirely new systems

The COVID-19 pandemic affected every aspect of our lives for more than two years, but perhaps the hardest hit population were children who suddenly found themselves unable to…

Emergency Planning & Response

5 school safety questions your district should be prepared to answer

December 7, 2022September 29, 2022 by JP Guilbault, CEO, Navigate360

As the new school year gets rolling, school safety is top of mind for parents, educators, district leaders, and students.

With students and educators reentering their classrooms for the 2022-23 school year, district leaders need to be able to reassure everyone in their school community that school safety…

Teacher Well-Being

5 ways to support educator well-being this school year

December 7, 2022September 19, 2022 by Danielle Sullivan, National Director of Content and Implementation, Curriculum Associates

Educators are likely feeling burned out, exhausted, and overwhelmed--here's how to promote educator well-being and mental health.

From teaching through a global pandemic to adjusting in real time to teacher shortages and policy changes, from worrying about school safety to trying to manage more disruptive…

Allentown-Area School Buses Modernized with Safety Technology to Protect Kids and Stop Dangerous Drivers

August 25, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Allentown, PA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Children returning to school on the yellow school bus can expect a safer, smarter commute ... Read more

District Management

eSN K-12 Hero Awards Program nominee: Spotlight on FLVS

August 22, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Educators have always deserved praise and recognition--that has never been more evident than during the pandemic, when they prioritized student safety among heroic efforts to keep learning going…

Flinn Scientific Offers New Laboratory Safety Certification Courses for Teachers for Free

August 19, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

BATAVIA, IL (AUGUST 19, 2022) Flinn Scientific releases updated free laboratory safety courses designed specifically for middle and high school ... Read more

SEL & Well-Being

One district’s push to help students feel like they belong

August 19, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Student belonging is a critical component of a school culture that supports social and emotional learning, which is important for both academic success and student well-being

Bullying is prevalent in high schools and can lead to a lack of a sense of belonging. According to a new study, 51 percent of high school students…

K-12 Cybersecurity

10 back-to-school cybersecurity essentials

December 12, 2023August 18, 2022 by Ryan Cloutier, CISSP, President, SecurityStudio

Cybersecurity within schools can feel like an incredibly complex issue to tackle, but you can address the most critical items one by one.

Summer is over and schools are back in session across the country. If you missed the chance to prepare and test your cybersecurity protocols while students were living…

School System, County, and Police Partner on New Modernized Bus Initiative to Enhance Student Safety in Anne Arundel County

August 10, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Anne Arundel County, MD, Aug. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Every day in Maryland, thousands of drivers fail to stop ... Read more

State of School Safety Report Reveals Students Want More Social and Emotional Support and Increased Safety

July 26, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

NEWTOWN, CT, July 25, 2022 – A national survey and report released by Safe and Sound Schools with Raptor Technologies and ... Read more

Navigate360 Sets New Standard for K-12 School Safety with Fully Integrated Visitor, Volunteer & Emergency Management Suite & Alyssa’s Law-Compliant Panic Alarms

July 20, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

RICHFIELD, OH, July 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Schools nationwide are working quickly to enhance safety and security plans to ... Read more

Vector Solutions Releases New Student Safety & Wellness Courses to Address Topics of Concern for Students Today

June 16, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Tampa, FL – June 16, 2022 – Vector Solutions, the leading provider of training and software solutions to help schools ... Read more

SEL & Well-Being

How to talk to your students about trauma and school violence

May 27, 2022 by Laura Ascione

Students feel uncertain in the wake of the nation's latest school shooting in Uvalde, Texas--here's how to help them process school violence.

It is an unacceptable reality that educators, parents, and caregivers must talk to children about gun violence in schools, repeatedly, in the wake of school shootings.

Pikmykid Achieves Success With Positive Reviews and Excellent Ranking

April 29, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

TAMPA, Fla., Apr. 29, 2022 – Pikmykid, the leading provider of school safety and dismissal solutions, today shares its success ... Read more

Mental health tops education leaders’ post-pandemic priorities

December 7, 2022April 21, 2022 by Laura Ascione

A new survey highlights the most pressing crisis communication challenges and mental health concerns heading into the 2022-2023 school year

Education leaders are beginning to move on from COVID-related safety measures, and are instead focusing on managing mental health and violence on campus, according to a new report…

District Management

How schools can improve infrastructure and air quality as masks come off

March 25, 2022 by Tyler Haak, Federal Program Director, US Digital Buildings, Schneider Electric

Many school leaders are using federal funding to repair school facilities, especially ventilation systems, to improve air quality and reduce the spread of Covid-19

As the CDC shifts its recommendations and schoolchildren are no longer required to wear masks in many parts of the country, questions remain about how aging school infrastructure…

Pikmykid Prioritizes School Safety with Expansion of Features

March 17, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

TAMPA, Fla., Mar. 17, 2022 – Pikmykid, the leading provider of school safety and dismissal solutions, today announces its latest features ... Read more

Building & Campus Security

3 proactive school safety measures leaders can take in 2022

December 7, 2022February 21, 2022 by Todd Miller, SVP of Strategic Programs, Rave Mobile Safety

School safety is a collaborative responsibility and connecting all of the key stakeholders to keep students, faculty, and staff safe is essential

Nationwide, schools are preparing for potentially harmful threats, putting precautions in place, and evolving the school safety landscape.

Pikmykid and Central Access Announce Partnership to Advance School Safety and Efficiency

February 18, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 18, 2022 – Pikmykid, the premier school safety and dismissal platform, today announces its partnership with Central Access, ... Read more

Salt Lake City School District Partners with Vector Solutions to Manage its Staff Training

February 3, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Tampa, FL – February 3, 2022 – The Salt Lake City School District in Utah has adopted Vector Training (formerly ... Read more

Vector Solutions’ Student Safety & Wellness Courses Wins Platinum Award in THE Journal’s New Product Awards

December 29, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Tampa, FL – December 29, 2021 – Vector Solutions, the leading provider of training and software solutions to help schools ... Read more

District Management

How to assess your school’s indoor air quality

December 23, 2021 by Laura Ascione

Indoor Air quality is critical, especially as COVID-19 continues--here's what you need to know to protect educators and students

COVID-19 ushered forth a plethora of new safety guidelines and strategies intended to bring students and teachers back to the classroom as safely as possible. Indoor air quality…

New ManagedMethods Report Reveals 30% of K-12 School Districts Lack Cloud Application Security

November 19, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

BOULDER, Colo.—November 16, 2021— ManagedMethods, the leading Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 cybersecurity, student safety, and compliance platform for education, ... Read more

District Management

3 steps to creating a comfortable learning environment

November 2, 2021 by Kyle Gordon, Vice President of U.S. Field Sales, STANLEY Security

School leaders can take a few key actions to identify and execute opportunities that enhance student safety and well-being

Students have started a new school year and are facing the many challenges still present with in-person learning amid a pandemic. One of the most important to address…

Building & Campus Security

How administrators can address mental health and physical safety this fall

December 7, 2022October 19, 2021 by Todd Miller, SVP of Strategic Programs, Rave Mobile Safety

School safety technology offers an easy path for schools to address major health, mental health, and safety concerns

With the academic year underway, K-12 schools have resumed in-person learning. However, there is growing concern amongst parents, students, teachers, and faculty that reopenings come with a variety…

Teacher Well-Being

Focusing on safety can help schools mitigate teacher stress

December 7, 2022October 15, 2021 by Jennifer L. Steele, Associate Professor for the School of Education, American University

If schools put community well-being at the forefront of their planning, they can create safe havens for learning and reduce teacher stress

A defining feature of the COVID-19 pandemic is the haze of uncertainty in which we now live. Are cases rising or falling? Which activities are deemed “safe” for…

Building & Campus Security

Learn how this state school admin prioritized mental health and physical safety for all students

December 7, 2022October 1, 2021 by Laura Ascione

The eSchool Media K-12 Hero Awards, sponsored by Trox, highlights inspiring examples of education during the COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, and that means educators across the globe are still finding inventive and innovative ways to support and teach students in classrooms,…

Vector Solutions Wins in the Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence Program for its Student Safety & Wellness Courses

September 29, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Tampa, FL – September 29, 2021 – Tech & Learning, an industry-leading education outlet, has named Vector Solutions’ Student Safety ... Read more

Rise Vision Creates Free Posters for Encouraging Safety and Reducing Bullying for Students

September 29, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

(September 29, 2021) –– Anti-bullying is focused on promoting safety, addressing behaviors, defining rules and expectations, and rewarding positive behavior ... Read more

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