Raptor Blog

Our blog is committed to offering valuable insights, tips, and resources related to K-12 school safety. This is your go-to destination for staying informed on enhancing the security of students and staff.

Recent Posts

ESSER extension

More Time to Spend ESSER Funds? Here’s What Schools Need to Know

May 23, 2022 ESSER Funding School Safety

Raptor Connect Integration

How to Improve School Emergency Response with Integrated Safety Technologies

May 20, 2022 Emergency Management Raptor Connect School Safety

Florida HB 1421

Florida HB 1421 School Safety Law: What It Is, Why It’s Important, and What is Required

May 18, 2022 Drill Management Emergency Management Florida HB 1421

Student In Need of Support

Early Intervention: How to Recognize Students Who Need Support

May 12, 2022 Mental Health School Safety Violence Prevention

enhancing school safety using ESSER funds

ESSER Refresher: How Schools Can Spend ESSER Relief Funds

May 11, 2022 ESSER Funding School Safety

K-12 experts share emergency response best practices

K-12 Safety Experts Share School Emergency Response, Recovery, and Reunification Best Practices

May 5, 2022 Emergency Management Reunification School Safety

School Safety Grant Checklist

How to Purchase School Safety Software with the FY 2022 BJA STOP School Violence Grant Program

May 4, 2022 Funding School Safety Violence Prevention

Teacher Appreciation Cruise Around the World

Celebrating National Teacher Appreciation Day with Stories About Our Favorite Teachers

April 29, 2022 National Teacher Appreciation Day

Expert perspectives on emergency management best practices

K-12 Safety Experts Share School Emergency Prevention, Protection, and Mitigation Best Practices

April 27, 2022 Emergency Management School Safety

virtual interview about cybersecurity

Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, and Cyber Hackers: What Schools Need to Know to Protect Student, Staff, and School Data

April 27, 2022 Cybersecurity

6 stages in the emotional lifecycle

The 6 Stages in the Emotional Lifecycle Following a School Disaster

April 22, 2022 Disaster Recovery Emergency Management Mental Health

Training Students to Survive Emergencies

How to Train K-12 Students to Survive School Emergencies Without Increasing Their Anxiety or Trauma

April 20, 2022 Active Shooter Drill Management School Safety Drills

Officer running down school hallway

Washington Law Requires School Reunification Plans and Trauma-Informed Safety Drills

April 19, 2022 Emergency Management Reunification School Safety

Celebrate the hard work of volunteers in k-12 schools

Celebrating Volunteer Recognition Day: 5 Ways They Assist K-12 Schools

April 18, 2022 Learning Loss School Safety Volunteer Management

Be Prepared For Different Types of Emergencies

How Can Schools Build a Multi-Hazard Approach to Emergency Management? See What the Experts Say

April 14, 2022 Emergency Management Mental Health School Safety

Florida House Bill 1421 (HB 1421)

Florida HB 1421: What Schools Need to Know About the School Safety Updates

April 13, 2022 Drill Management Florida HB 1421 School Safety

Improving Emergency Response with School Safety Software

How to Improve School Emergency Response with Integrated School Safety Technologies from Raptor^® and Mutualink^®

April 8, 2022 Emergency Management Mobile Panic Button School Safety

Toxic Stress Interferes with the Mental Health and Academic Performance of Students

Student Toxic Stress Leads to Anxiety, Depression, and Poor Academic Performance

April 6, 2022 Mental Health School Safety Threat Assessment

The importance of mentoring programs in schools

Why Should Schools Implement Mentoring Programs?

April 1, 2022 Mental Health Mentoring Volunteer Management

Providing a safe learning environment for autistic students

How to Keep Autistic Students Safe at School

March 31, 2022 Autism Awareness Day School Safety Drills Special Needs

Children looking at a screen

How Does Digital Technology and Screen Time Impact Generation Alpha and Our Approach to School Safety?

March 30, 2022 Mental Health School Safety Violence Prevention