12 Strategies for Preventing Playground Accidents at Schools
School playgrounds provide children with valuable opportunities for physical activity, social interaction, and stress relief. While crucial for development, these
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A Closer Look: Staff Compliance Training & Student Accident Management
Raptor product experts show how schools use Student Accident Management and Staff Compliance Training to prepare coaches, athletic staff, and volunteers with required training, manage seasonal training assignments, and document student injuries and incidents with greater consistency and accountability.
How to Protect Student-Athletes Against Exertional Heat Stroke
Exertional heat stroke (EHS) is a life-threatening medical condition that affects student-athletes every year, especially during the first few weeks
When Every Second Counts: Preparing for Student-Athlete Emergencies
From heat acclimatization, hydration, environmental monitoring, and conditioning strategies to Emergency Action Plans, role definition, and emergency response, you’ll learn practical steps schools can take to reduce risk and improve outcomes.
20 Common Questions About Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse
Mandated reporting is one of the most important responsibilities school employees carry, and situations requiring mandatory reporting are often complex. Knowing
What Is Mandated Reporting? What K-12 Schools Need to Know
Schools and child-serving agencies occupy a position of trust and proximity that makes them an important safety net for children
8 Reasons Private Schools Can Benefit From Structured Safety Training
Private schools manage the safety and wellbeing of their students just like any other K-12 schools, but they often do so without the state-mandated training requirements
Understanding How Trauma Impacts Behavior in Children
Too often in education, behavior is addressed before it is understood. When educators pause to consider what a student may
Building Successful Behavioral Threat Assessment (BTA) Teams in Schools
If you work in or with K-12 schools, or in the domain of school security, chances are that you’ve heard
How Inconsistent Incident Reporting Puts Schools at Risk
Incomplete or inconsistent accident reporting creates blind spots for school districts. When incidents aren’t documented thoroughly, or go unreported entirely, leaders lose the ability to respond