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4 Ways to Modernize School Emergency Response Plans

From tech upgrades to regular training, it’s time for school districts to bring emergency planning up-to-date.

Insights January 27
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Using Scenario-Based Teacher Training to Develop and Maintain School Emergency Response Capacity

Here’s how your campus can make the most of limited opportunities to provide emergency response training to teachers…

Insights January 13
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Preparing Your College Campus for the 2025 U.S. Presidential Inauguration

Planning for the 2025 inauguration should include developing crisis communication plans, traditional and non-traditional partnerships, and agreements.

Insights January 8
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Trauma-Free School Safety Training

What Trauma-Free School Safety Training Should Look Like

While high-stress, trauma-based training is effective for military and law enforcement, it is not appropriate for school staff.

Insights December 9
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New Survey Reveals How Calif. Students Feel About Active Shooter Drills

Eighty percent of respondents said current active shooter drills fail to prepare students for a real emergency and…

News October 31
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Michigan to Pay $13 Million Settlement Over Botched Children’s Hospital Active Shooter Drill

MDHHS’ class action settlement was the result of an unannounced 2022 active shooter drill held at a state-run…

News October 17
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California Bans Simulated Gunfire

California Bans Simulated Gunfire in School Active Shooter Drills

The Safe and Prepared Schools Act was proposed following a series of controversial active shooter drills in California…

News October 4
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12 School Emergency Strategies that Protect Students with Disabilities

Failing to implement inclusive emergency protocols for students with disabilities can lead to violations of ADA and IDEA,…

Insights September 10
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New York Bans Realistic School Shooter Drills

New York schools must notify students, staff, and parents of planned active shooter drills, which cannot include props,…

News July 26
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