Providing Students a Lifeline to Prevent Suicide
4 out of 5 teens who attempt suicide have given clear warning signs When a person contemplates suicide, they may believe it is the only […]
Funding School Safety Initiatives: End of Year Funds
Title IV (Deadline: June 30, 2019) School Violence Prevention Program (Deadline: May 31, 2019) When it comes to school safety, educators want the best for […]
A Story of Survival
In 2000, Kevin Hines attempted to take his life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. His miraculous survival included help from a sea lion, which kept […]
Encouraging Appropriate Student Behavior in the Digital World
Students don’t always fully understand the impact of their digital footprint, so it’s vital that educators set boundaries—especially when dealing with school-issued devices. In a […]
Using Technology for Timely Student Intervention
With 10 schools serving 5,500 students and a new 1:1 technology initiative in place, School District 87 in Bloomington, IL needed a trusted provider to […]
Shining a Light on Student Safety
Picture this: A student is struggling with issues that she hasn’t shared with any of her friends, classmates, or even her family. She writes about […]
Internet Hoaxes
We are aware of the Momo challenge. As with any other internet hoax, trend, challenge, or story, the way we analyze content allows us to […]
How Vancouver Public Schools Safeguards Students Using District-Provided Devices
Following the implementation of a 1:1 technology initiative at Vancouver Public Schools in Washington, the district’s superintendent recognized the need for a watchful eye on […]
Four Reasons to Look More Closely at Student Accounts
When we discuss the need to monitor student email and Google or Office 365 drive accounts with school districts, we sometimes get a response like, […]
Keeping Texas Students Safe
In today’s society, it’s imperative that student safety concerns be addressed not just in the physical sense, but also in the digital world. In 2017, […]
Lincoln, Nebraska School Safety Initiative: See How One Community Works Together to Ensure Student and School Safety
Even the most conscientious school officials aren’t always aware of the numerous messages related to self-harm, suicide, substance abuse, and cyberbullying in schools. A recent […]
Signs and Signals of Violence: Secret Service Report Indicators Defined
Research conducted by the US Secret Service showed a strong correlation between school shootings and previous incidents of bullying and suicidal tendencies. Bullying, and even extreme […]
