Tag: School violence prevention strategies
Improving School Active Shooter Drills to Minimize Trauma
In late September, the Biden administration issued an executive order directing federal agencies to improve school-based active shooter drills, making them more effective and less traumatic for students. The order came in response to...
Improving School Safety: Impact on Achievement, Instructional Time, and Educator Retention
Improving School Safety: Enhancing Achievement, Instructional Time, and Educator RetentionIn today's educational landscape, creating safe school environments for both staff and students is paramount. The safety and well-being of all individuals within a school...
Creating Safer Schools: Alternatives to Hiring Security Staff – The Hechinger Report
As my sophomore year started at a new public high school in New York City, I couldn't help but notice the resemblance to a small prison with its dark brick exterior and barbed wire...