The days when school buildings sat nearly empty during summer vacation months have gone the way of chalkboards and cursive writing. Today, school campuses, once nearly unpopulated during the summer…

Architects play a significant role in making school construction and renovations come to life, and with that, student safety is a top priority. According to the American Institute of Architects…

Using the latest technology to safeguard the security of students and staff in today’s digital age, especially during emergencies, is paramount. Digital video signage, also known as video message boards,…

In a recent study on a school shooting, experts found that there were procedures that could have been put in place to catch the tragedy before it happened. “Our review…

Best Advice: Start Early in Contractor Selection Process School Districts planning renovation and upgrade projects — including safety and security projects — are advised to begin quickly looking for contractors,…

Many school districts will face a new round of safety decisions this year as state lawmakers open legislative sessions to consider new bills, school boards respond to challenging budget projections,…

Does artificial intelligence (AI) technology such as gunshot detection, facial recognition and other biometric measurements make schools safer? In New York, the state's Department of Education has permanently banned the…

“Athletic administrators in our nation’s middle schools and high schools must have plans in place to protect spectators, student participants and officials.” In the past few years, an increasing number…

“Innovation is taking two things that exist and putting them together in a new way.” - Tom Freston, Co-founder of MTV For decades, our school security systems have relied on…

Much of the recent news about school security has dealt primarily with higher-tech hardware such as mass notification systems, biometrics, and such. However, it's important for educators to know that…