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.
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
61% of principals report preventing inappropriate behaviors—including unauthorized meetups—as their greatest operational challenge when it comes to managing student movement, according to the 2026 School
Volunteers are essential to keeping schools running smoothly, helping with things like tutoring, classroom assistance, chaperoning, athletic coaching, and fundraising. But manually managing volunteer applications,
Student dismissal is one of the busiest and most complex periods of the school day, which is why it presents such a challenge for many schools from both a safety
Student movement management is one of the most frequent accountability gaps that schools face. For public school districts, there’s usually a framework in place to
Schools invest heavily in perimeter security with locked doors, visitor check-ins, and camera systems. But there’s a visibility gap that plays out every day on
Dismissal hours are a complex, chaotic, and risk-sensitive time for elementary schools in particular. Younger students rely on adults to manage every step; families need clear communication; and school neighborhoods are impacted by traffic and congestion. Elementary school dismissal procedures
Elizabeth Harris, M.Ed shares how they approach student movement to protect learning time, strengthen safety, and reduce behavioral issues.