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School tragedies impact different groups within the education community in very diverse and nuanced ways. Parents and teachers struggle with reassuring children that they are safe. School principals and directors wrestle with assuring parents and teachers that their schools are safe. School administrators struggle with responding to media queries, while reviewing school safety protocols and school nurses must double check to make sure they are prepared as well.



On this channel we are pulling together the most insightful, relevant, compelling guidance and help specifically tailored to each of the impacted groups, curated from special crisis response segments produced by some of the nation's leading education associations including: The National Parent Teachers Association ( PTA), the American Association of School Administrators (AASA), the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), the National Association of Child Care Professionals (NACCP), the National Association of School Nurses (NASN), the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO), and more...
To see, discuss or recommend further resources go to Twitter #schoolsecuritycrisis.

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School tragedies impact different groups within the education community in very diverse and nuanced ways. Parents and teachers struggle with reassuring children that they are safe. School principals and directors wrestle with assuring parents and teachers that their schools are safe. School administrators struggle with responding to media queries, while reviewing school safety protocols and school nurses must double check to make sure they are prepared as well.



On this channel we are pulling together the most insightful, relevant, compelling guidance and help specifically tailored to each of the impacted groups, curated from special crisis response segments produced by some of the nation's leading education associations including: The National Parent Teachers Association ( PTA), the American Association of School Administrators (AASA), the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), the National Association of Child Care Professionals (NACCP), the National Association of School Nurses (NASN), the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO), and more...
To see, discuss or recommend further resources go to Twitter #schoolsecuritycrisis.

    Active Shooter Drills: What Every School Leader Needs to Consider

    Active Shooter Drills: What Every School Leader Needs to Consider

    The threat of gun violence in schools has given rise to the need for active shooter drills. But finding the right balance between realism and traumatizing students can be difficult. There are also liability issues to consider. Our guests walk use through the issues school leaders need to consider.



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    Dr. Ronald Stephens serves as Executive Director of the National School Safety Center (NSSC). Ken Trump is the President of National School Safety and Security Services. Dwight L. Carter is the principal at Gahanna Lincoln High School in Ohio. Peter DeWitt is a principal in Upstate, NY. Before becoming a principal he taught elementary school for eleven years.

    • 14 min.
    Banning Imaginary Guns and Violent Play in School:

    Banning Imaginary Guns and Violent Play in School:

    Is playing cops and robbers dead? In the wake of the Newtown tragedy school teachers and administrators are showing heightened concerns about violence of all sorts. But is imaginary gun play among young kids really a threat? Some schools are responding with new zero tolerance policies on violent play. Should toy guns and gun play be banned in schools?


    Nancy Carlsson-Paige is a professor of education at Lesley University and co-author, The War Play Dilemma. Jane Katch is the author of Under Deadman's Skin: Discovering the Meaning of Children's Violent Play. Peter DeWitt Ed.D has been a principal in Upstate, NY since 2006. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed., over 20 years in the field of early childhood education.

    • 17 min.
    Think Arming Teachers is Crazy? Okay, But Did You Really Think?

    Think Arming Teachers is Crazy? Okay, But Did You Really Think?

    Special Report: Perhaps what's most crazy about the notion of arming teachers is how most discussions on this important issue are mostly devoid of sober, thoughtful, factual examination. On one extreme, we hear rabid gun supporters encouraging schools to enter an arms race. On the other we see a visceral rejection of the idea so strong that facts are irrelevant. We asked some educators and school security experts to really stop and think about this issue and were surprised by what we found. We think you will be too.




    Gregory Thomas is former director of security of New York City Schools. Michael Dorn has worked in the field of school safety for 33 years and has published 26 books on school safety. Dr. Wm. E “Rob” Roberts, former (retired) Superintendent of the largest geographical school district in the contiguous U.S. Angela Maiers is an advocate, teacher educator, author and consultant. Steven Anderson is the Director of Instructional Technology for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. Tom Whitby is founder of #Edchat, and NYSCATE Network, Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant . a former teacher and middle school administrator. Jerry Blumengarten taught in the NYC public schools for 32 years.

    • 32 min.
    Tipping Point?: Rethinking School Security: A Superintendent's Guide

    Tipping Point?: Rethinking School Security: A Superintendent's Guide

    Some are calling the tragedy at Newtown a tipping point that may usher in radical changes in school security. According to a survey conducted by the American Association of School Administrators of some 11,000 members, over 90% reported that they had begun reviewing their school security plans over the weekend. To provide some strategic guidance and insight, AASA has assembled a highly experienced and skilled team of school security experts to help rethink school security issues from SROs to arming



    Michael Dorn has worked in the field of school safety for 33 years, has published 26 books on school safety. Gregory Thomas is former director of security of New York City Schools. Dr. Gary Mathews is Superintendent of the Newton County Schools in Covington, Georgia. Dr. Nancy Flatt Meador is the Principal of Madison Middle School. Dr. Wm. E “Rob” Roberts, former (retired) Superintendent of Nye County School District, the largest geographical school district in the contiguous U.S.

    • 17 min.
    Principal’s Security Checklist: 3 Keys to Making Tough Decisions During School Security Reviews

    Principal’s Security Checklist: 3 Keys to Making Tough Decisions During School Security Reviews

    In the wake of the tragic shootings at Newtown, conducting school safety reviews can be challenging. Pressure to respond quickly and decisively can lead imprudent, costly, ineffective and unnecessary measures. We have assembled an "A -team" of leading school safety experts to help principals make smart decisions, avoid routine mistakes and determine what's over the top and what's not when making school security decisions.

    Michael Dorn has worked in the field of school safety for 33 years, has published 26 books on school safety. Dr. Melissa Reeves is a school psychologist and chair of our PREPaRE School Crisis Prevention and Intervention Workgroup. Gregory Thomas is former director of security of New York City Schools. Dr. Gary Mathews is Superintendent of the Newton County Schools in Covington, Georgia. Dr. Nancy Flatt Meador is the Principal of Madison Middle School.

    • 18 min.
    Coping with School Tragedies, What Do We Do Now?

    Coping with School Tragedies, What Do We Do Now?

    We are shocked, deeply saddened and angered when senseless violence occurs in schools, hurting children and teachers. What are the best ways to respond? What should you do individually? What is the path forward? Where do we find comfort? What should we do as a community?

    George A. Bonanno is a professor of clinical psychology at Columbia University, Teachers College and author of, "The Other Side of Sadness: What the New Science of Bereavement Tells Us About Life After a Loss." Dr. Joyce Valenza is the teacher-librarian at Springfield Township High School. Marilyn Anderson Rhames is a science teacher and Education Week blogger. Nicholas "Nick" Provenzano is a high school English teacher and education commentator.

    • 14 min.

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