by Emma | May 12, 2022 | Blog, Criminal Activity, Cyberbullying, Digital Safety, Educational Technology, Emergency Preparedness, Mental Health, Online Dangers, Safe Learning Environment, School Safety, School Violence, Social Media, suicide, Suicide Prevention, Technology, Trauma
All too often, the news reports instances of violence on school grounds. In 2021, students returned to in-person schooling after pandemic-related school closures. Since then, school violence has only increased. According to EdWeek, many teachers report that they’ve...
by Emma | Mar 15, 2022 | Blog, Criminal Activity, Cyberbullying, Digital Safety, Education Law, Educational Technology, Gun Violence, Learning and the Law, Online Dangers, Safe Learning Environment, School Resource Officers, School Safety, School Violence, Technology
Over the past few years, cities across the United States saw an uptick in crime. According to CBS news, in 2021, large cities saw a 5% increase in homicides over 2020. And in 2020, cities saw a 44% increase in homicides over the previous year. Similarly, other violent...
by Emma | Dec 9, 2021 | Administrators, Blog, Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, Digital Safety, Educational Technology, Online Dangers, Online Learning, Safe Learning Environment, School Safety, Technology
Maintaining a safe learning environment for all students is one of the most important parts of a superintendent’s job. That extends to the digital classroom. Therefore, it’s every bit as important to prevent online harassment as in-person bullying. Many...
by Annika Bastian | Aug 5, 2021 | Blog, Digital Citizenship, Digital Safety, Educational Technology, Online etiquette, Online Learning, Safe Learning Environment, Social-Emotional Learning, Teachers, Teaching Topics, Technology
At the beginning of each school year, teachers go over their syllabi and classroom rules. Now that technology is an integral part of every classroom, it’s essential to include guidelines about acceptable use, online learning, and other digital activities....
by Emma | Jul 8, 2021 | Blog, Bullying, Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, Distance Learning, Education Law, Educational Technology, Learning and the Law, Online Learning, Safe Learning Environment, State Boards of Education, Technology, Uncategorized
The First Amendment grants students certain rights of expression. This is particularly true in public schools, which are considered to be part of the government. As such, public schools are required to follow the Bill of Rights. For instance, public...
