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In The News: Teachers union president signals personal support for vaccine mandates
The second largest teachers union, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), is considering a vaccine mandate for teachers in schools....
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In The News: More children than ever could be in classrooms for summer school, making up for lost ti
Before the pandemic, about 3.3 million students attended mandatory or optional summer school programs in 2019. This year is expected to...
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7 Web Chats to Help Schools and Families Manage “New Normals”
7 Web Chats to Help Schools and Families Manage “New Normals” The Tuesdays at the Table web chat series was created with the goal of...
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How the “Old Man’s Disease” May be Affecting Students
The back-to-school season is full of excitement, and let’s face it…sometimes stress and worries. To-do lists are long, to-don’t lists are...
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3 Ways Educators can Build a Positive School Culture This School Year
The first day of school is special in so many ways. The energy, enthusiasm and excitement as students enter the doors of the school is...
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Hidden Toxins in School Supplies
When parents put their children on a school bus each morning, they are entrusting bus drivers, teachers, classroom aids, and...
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Surviving Tragedy
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5 School Safety Tips to Kick Off the School Year
By: John McDonald, Executive Director for Security and Emergency Management, Jefferson County Public Schools, Colorado Now that school is...
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Parents for Safe Schools: 5 Ways Parents Can Get Involved
One of the key takeaways from the 2018 State of School Safety Report illustrates a lack of communication and misunderstanding about...
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What I Wish Every Parent Asked
While I spend a fair amount of time traveling to visit schools, communities, and school safety professionals, my travel increases...
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Back to School: Products to Avoid in the Classroom This Fall
As summer draws to a close, the next few weeks are prime time to take your kids back to school shopping. Lunch boxes, binders, and...
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H&H Medical Corporation Fundraises for Safe and Sound Schools
We are excited to share that H&H Medical Corporation is hosting a 3-month fundraiser campaign for Safe and Sound Schools. From July 1...
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Alissa Parker Talks About Back to School & School Safety
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A Parent’s Guide to School Safety Support for a New School Year
A PARENT’S GUIDE TO SCHOOL SAFETY SUPPORT FOR A NEW SCHOOL YEAR This time of year I’m reminded of that Staples commercial that ran a few...
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School Nurses Prepare for a Safe School Year
School Nurse, Helen Bailey of Cold Spring, Kentucky, reflects on her focus on school safety at the start of another school year. Summer...
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Relationships Matter: Part 1 – Inside the School
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