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3 Practices for Preventing Viral Spread in Schools
The back-to-school season provides the opportunity for transmissible illnesses to fester, taking students and faculty out of class and preventing educational growth.
How 1:1 Communication Methods Improve Student Mental Health, Retention
Mid-semester check-in campaigns and AI chatbots are just a few examples of how colleges have enhanced communications with students, improving both student well-being and retention.
Jonesboro, Ark., and Peoria, Ariz., Rank as Most Vulnerable Cities for Burglaries
Fence Gnome’s ranking looks at 500 biggest U.S. cities based on average home value, share of single-unit detached homes, burglary prevalence.
Funding Is Abundantly Available for Schools to Upgrade, Rebuild, Expand, and Improve Energy Efficiency
One grant program, Renew America’s Schools, is prioritizing K-12 schools with plans to implement projects that lower energy costs, reduce emissions, and create healthier and safer learning environments.
Rethinking How We Respond to Fire Alarms
When a fire alarm sounds on campus, we must pay attention to our sensory perceptions and adopt a more comprehensive response.
ASSA Abloy Acquires Securitech
Securitech’s high-security locking solutions fill several gaps in ASSA Abloy’s existing door hardware portfolio.
5 Non-Negotiables for Protecting Schools from Gun Violence
A school’s safety measures are only as strong as the weakest link. Maintaining a consistent, ongoing focus on safety protocols is critical.
4 Inexpensive Ways to Improve School Parking Lot Safety
Low-cost strategies include conducting a walk-through of school grounds and creating use policies for outside groups.
Overcoming Old Access Control Card Security Challenges
Without encryption, anyone can read or copy the 125 kHz proximity cards used in older access control systems.
DHS Investigating Extent of Johnson Controls Security Breach
CNN reports Homeland Security is investigating if attack on Johnson Controls compromised sensitive physical security information.
Integrated Campus Lockdown Solutions for a Safer Future
An IT consultant shares how she worked with a K-12 school to develop an integrated technology strategy plan.