10 Takeaways From the 2021 Secret Service School Safety Analysis
Listen to this blog (6 mins) In the study titled, “Averting Targeted School Violence: A U.S. Secret Service Analysis of
Author: Alejandro Gutierrez
How to Streamline the CDC’s Guidelines for Schools with Positive COVID-19 Cases
Listen to this blog 4 minutes K-12 school administrators have a lot on their hands. While working to limit classroom
Ideas and Best Practices for Your School Mentoring Program
Listen to this blog (4 mins) January is National Mentoring Month. Every student needs at least one caring adult or peer that
3 Key Strategies for Coordinated School Emergency Response
Listen to this blog (4 mins) Dr. Leigh Wall, former Santa Fe Texas ISD Superintendent, experienced a school active shooter tragedy first-hand. In a Raptor webinar,
6 Types of Student Behavior That Can Signal an Upcoming Crisis Event
Listen to this blog (4 mins) In an analysis of targeted acts of school violence, the U.S. Secret Service found that plotters showed
How to Create a K-12 School Safety and Security Committee
Listen to this blog (3 mins) A safety and security committee enhances the learning environment, improves school culture and climate, and assists with
School Threats Rise in Wake of Oxford High School Shooting
The Oxford High School shooting is the deadliest shooting on school property this year. The tragedy, like all other school shootings,
Three Ways to Address Learning Loss with School Volunteers
Remote learning throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in unfinished learning and/or learning loss for countless students. Research shows that
The Dangers of Students Participating in Social Media Challenges
Adolescents may be tempted to participate in dangerous social media challenges because they see it as a way to fit in and gain attention. There are challenges
K-12 Safety Center Shares 7 Recommendations for School Emergency Operations Plan
Since 2019, the Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) has helped schools develop emergency operations plans, drill and exercise schedules, mental health support systems, and much more. The TxSSC conducts