by Emma | Oct 14, 2019 | Administrators, Blog, Bullying, Gun Violence, Learning and the Law, School Safety, School Violence
Creating a safe learning environment is a major goal for school administrators. Shootings, such as the Prescott High shooting, have become a primary concern for schools and districts nationwide. But can we prevent school shootings? Evidence suggests that, with the...
by Emma | Sep 9, 2019 | Administrators, Education Law, Gun Violence, Learning and the Law, School Resource Officers, School Safety, School Violence
Views about guns on school campuses vary widely. Some say they’re necessary to protect students. Some say they’re dangerous. Since there’s no national consensus regarding policies, states are able to decide on their own. If these state laws are not...
by Emma | May 20, 2019 | Administrators, Cyberbullying, Education Law, Gun Violence, Learning and the Law, School Counselors, School Resource Officers, School Safety, School Violence
In the wake of 2018’s school tragedies, both school and state government officials plan to address school violence. This includes substantial changes to school safety laws in 2019. The first two months of 2019 saw almost 250 safety bills proposed. That’s already...
by Emma | May 13, 2019 | Administrators, Learning and the Law, Mental Health, School Counselors, School Resource Officers, School Safety, School Violence
Currently, thirty percent of schools employ a School Resource Officer (SRO). However, an SRO is a relatively new position for a school. Also, answering the question “what is a school resource officer?” is complex. That’s because SROs take on multiple...
by Emma | May 6, 2019 | Administrators, Bullying, Cyberbullying, Learning and the Law, Mental Health, School Counselors, School Safety, School Violence
The Federal Commission on School Safety released an 180-page final report in December of 2018. The massive document contains a wealth of information. Also, the Report includes three phases of security planning. The first phase, “Prevent,” contains twelve...
by Annika Bastian | Apr 29, 2019 | Administrators, Digital Safety, Gun Violence, Learning and the Law, School Counselors, School Resource Officers, School Safety, School Violence, Teachers
In 2018, Maryland passed the Safe to Learn Act, a law that aims to improve school safety. With increased funding and specific goals for improvement, the law offers big changes and exciting opportunities for the year of 2019. Two of the biggest changes occurring in...
