Pandemic Relief Funding is Flexible
Sonitrol Great Lakes Can Help with Guidance Public school districts as well as private and charter schools are eligible, through their state education departments, for new rounds of federal funding…
School Safety Report Reveals Wide Perception Gap Between Administrators, Parents
A new report developed by non-profit Safe and Sound Schools and Raptor Technologies, based on a nationwide survey of school district administrators, public safety staff, teachers, parents and students, has…
Securing School Building Lobbies: Why it’s Important
In today's world, having a secure lobby entryway can be the first line of defense against unwanted visitors. Many schools, especially in the K-12 range, are building and using entry…
School Security Experts Concerned About Re-Opening, Advise Preparedness
As the pandemic spread across the country, schools closed and students were isolated in their homes, raising concern that the instability could result in devastating emotional health implications and widespread…
For Schools, American Rescue Plan Money Allows Safety, Security Improvements
The American Rescue Plan (ARP) provides $130 billion in K-12 education funding to support schools in safely reopening. Michigan’s allocation is $3.7 billion, while in Illinois, it’s $5 billion. School…
Sonitrol Great Lakes Adding Rapid Response System to its School Security Toolbox
Schools across Michigan and Illinois can add another layer of protection for students and staff as Sonitrol Great Lakes begins offering a Rapid Emergency Response System (RERS). The system can…
Top Grades: Sonitrol Great Lakes Scores High Protecting Schools
Interested in comprehensive school security solutions? Look to the leader: Sonitrol Great Lakes. We’re a Michigan owned and operated company – protecting schools across the Great Lakes State for more…
Secret Service Report: School Shootings May be Foiled by Watching Warning Signs
A recent U.S. Secret Service study found that, of 67 school attack plans that were discovered and stopped over a dozen years, the plotters in nearly every case gave off…
School Construction, Renovation Revving Up
With increases in COVID-19 vaccinations taking place around the country, it appears students could be back in the classroom this fall for another year of learning. And while school children…
New Funding, Guidelines Can Help Schools Reopen Safely
As part of the COVID-19 relief bill passed by the Senate and House and signed by President Biden, schools from kindergarten on up will receive approximately $130 billion in funding…