Whether housing pre-k students, middle schoolers, or college students, higher-ups of all educational institutions should prioritize the safety of their students, teachers, parents, and staff above all else. It is no secret that over the past decade, many incidents have… Read More
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Finding Budget-Smart Ways to Optimize School Safety and Security
Protecting schools has always been a hot-button issue. It’s a topic of debate that, at the conceptual level, seems like a no-brainer. However, reality doesn’t seem to mesh with optimism in this context. The holiday breaks for K-12 schools are… Read More
School Safety Concerns: The Impact of COVID-19 on Active Shooter Drills
The topic of school safety has always been a sensitive subject. Within the last few decades, there has been a sharp increase in the number of incidents occurring at schools around the country. That’s why it is not hard to… Read More
Safe Schools and Tip Lines
Schools remain closed for the time being. But that doesn’t mean that school safety falls by the wayside. The Maryland Center for School Safety wants to remind all students that the anonymous tip line Safe Schools Maryland is still in… Read More
4 Ways to Ensure That Schools Are Kept Safe and Secure
Safety and security are conducive to a positive learning environment. With the break for the winter holidays coming up, now is another good checkpoint to stop and assess how safe your campus is. There is time to make some changes… Read More
4 School Security Strategies Associated with Emergency Preparation
With the school year back in session, the time has come to think about how to prepare for any emergency that can happen. Whether it is related to the weather or not, you need to know how to plan for… Read More
School Safety Concerns about Active Shooter Drills
With Labor Day now behind us, many school systems in Maryland are coming back into session. One significant school safety concern that wasn’t as prominent in the past has to do with school shootings. In response, many schools have made… Read More
4 School Safety Tips to Consider Before the New Year Begins
School is almost back in session. Many school districts reconvene classes around Labor Day. Sometimes before the holiday, and sometimes after. Regardless, there is still time to ensure that these school safety tips are heeded and that your campus becomes… Read More
Build Relationships to Help Improve School Safety
Keeping schools safe can be a daunting task, even with all of the steps one can take. However, it might be a surprise that stronger relationships are a vital part of improving school safety. Schools have started addressing mental health… Read More
The Basics of School Security
Keeping your school’s campus secure should be one of the highest priorities of any administrative staff. However, it’s understandable that not every school can afford to do this. Even so, recognizing the importance of protecting students, teachers, and staff can… Read More