Bullying Prevention in Schools: Challenges and Opportunities
Bullying is often dismissed as a normal part of growing up. But its impact can extend beyond the student being bullied to the student engaging
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18 Proven Strategies for Combatting School Vandalism on Halloween (and Year-Round)
There are numerous strategies you can implement to deter school vandalism. Let’s look at four key areas to focus your efforts.
Are Your Substitute Teachers Prepared for Campus Emergencies?
Substitute teachers are informally asked to play an important role in school safety: keeping the students in their class safe if something goes wrong. Yet,
Why Traditional Hall Passes Aren’t Suited for Students With IEPs
Most hall pass policies apply the same rules to every student with the goal of protecting instructional time and reducing hallway wandering during class. In
A Defensible 6-Step Framework for Responding to Bullying at Schools
A clear bullying policy matters, but it’s only the starting point. What matters just as much is what happens after a concern is reported. Schools
8 Safety and Planning Steps to Take Before a School Field Trip
School field trips have been shown to improve students’ academic performance, critical thinking skills, and social and personal wellbeing, making them a valuable part of
4 Strategies to Prevent Student Vaping
Student vaping is a challenge for educators, not only because of the health risks, but also because it can be disruptive to the learning environment and impact instructional time. Addressing student vaping requires a coordinated response across prevention education, supportive services, and the right tools and technology.
Breaking Down the Standard Reunification Method (SRM): Key Roles, Steps, and Setup
After a lockdown or evacuation, schools are faced with the final responsibility of reuniting students with their parents and guardians. Developed by The “I Love
Recognizing the Warning Signs of Suicide Risk in Students
Suicide prevention training teaches educators to recognize warning signs in students. Changes in mood, withdrawal from others, hopelessness, increased substance use, giving away possessions, talking
Bell-to-Bell Cellphone Bans and the Rise of Hall Pass Requests
The majority of U.S. states now require or recommend some form of K-12 student cellphone ban during school hours. At the same time, hallway and