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Choosing to Survive: Reflecting on 19 Years Since the Red Lake High School Shooting
Choosing to Survive: Reflecting on 19 Years Since the Red Lake High School Shooting Last week, I delivered my “Choosing to Survive”...
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Honoring Women's Leadership in School Safety: Stories of Innovation and Impact
Originally published by Michele Gay on LinkedIn As we celebrate International Women’s Day, I’m honored to shine a light on some of the...
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Charting Progress Through Community Partnerships and Initiatives
CHARTING PROGRESS THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND INITIATIVES Originally published by Michele Gay on LinkedIn Hello Safe and Sound...
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“Especially Special”: Celebrating Joey and the Work She Has Inspired
“Especially Special”: Celebrating Joey and the Work She Has Inspired Originally published by Michele Gay on LinkedIn Each year, as we...
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Learning, Growing, and Giving: A Safe and Sound Birthday Reflection
Originally published by Michele Gay on LinkedIn Hello Safe and Sound community, As another year unfolds, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey we’ve shared and the dreams we hold for the future. In this moment of reflection, I feel a calling to share my Safe and Sound birthday wish for this year: let’s commit to learning something new, from someone new, each day to keep our schools safe and sound. From subject matter experts and parents to solution providers and
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The Sound Off Season 3: A Glimpse into the Heart of School Safety
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to skim the headlines and move on. But some stories and voices deserve to be heard in full. The...
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From Tragedy to Advocacy: Redefining School Security After Sandy Hook
First things first, we’d like to congratulate our longtime friend and Safe and Sound speaker, Paul Timm, on the launch of The Changing Face of School Security , an Allegion Podcast. In this podcast, Paul hosts leaders and change-makers in the K-12 industry and highlights strategies and tools that can help schools navigate and address the ever-changing landscape of school safety and security. Co-Founder and Executive Director Michele Gay recently joined Paul on his podcast to
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After A Tragedy: Supporting Schools and Communities
After A Tragedy: Supporting Schools and Communities While we cover The Covenant School community in Nashville with our prayers, and...
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Dr. Frank G. Straub Joins Safe and Sound Schools as Senior Director of Violence Prevention Research
Newly Appointed Senior Director of Violence Prevention Research and Programs Brings Decades of Unparalleled Experience <img...
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Heroes in Hallways: The Role of School Resource Officers in Our School Community
It’s National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day and we couldn’t be more thrilled to join communities across the country in...
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Heroes in Our Hallways: The Role of School Counselors in Our School Communities
Happy National School Counseling Week! We recently sat down with one of Safe and Sound’s favorite school counselors, Molly Hudgens , to...
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From the Field: Ask an Expert With Safe and Sound Schools
Michele joins industry expert Thom Jones of Navigate 360 to take a look at how far we’ve come–and where we are headed–in school safety. ...
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Asked and Answered: Expert Insights on School Safety and Security
By: Michele Gay I recently had the opportunity to chat with Anthony Seiler of Johnson Controls , a leading security industry firm, and...
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Remembering Sandy Hook 10 Years Later
LiveNOW from FOX Interview with Michele Gay. Watch Now>>
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Fourth Annual National Summit On School Safety Gathers Experts to “Rethink School Safety"
Virtual Summit brings together the nation’s top school safety leaders to discuss critical issues, best practices, and practical solutions...
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Sandy Hook Mom Talks Keeping Schools Safe Amid Mass Shootings
Michele Gay, the mother of a Sandy Hook victim discusses her newfound purpose to ensure schools across the country are informed in...
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Fourth Grade Students Fundraise for Safe and Sound Schools
It’s Friday and who doesn’t love a feel-good post to kickstart the weekend? After receiving a donation in the mail without a cover...
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School resource officers from across the country gather in Denver for national conference to train,
“DENVER — School resource officers from across the country have gathered in Denver for the 2022 NASRO National School Safety Conference...
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When Seconds Count, CPR Saves Lives
Observed every June 1-7, CPR and AED Awareness Week spotlights how learning CPR can save lives. In fact, according to the American Heart...
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