It’s a fact: The number of violent incidents in America’s schools has been increasing dramatically.* And as previous events have proven, tragedy can strike any school at any time.
This blog post offers specific recommendations for minimizing the impact of these situations. Access control, visitor and volunteer vetting, staff and student vigilance, and similar measures can go a long way towards protecting your students and staff.
While some “solutions” being proposed by state legislators are highly controversial (like arming all teachers or 24-hour video surveillance by law enforcement), school leaders should never approach this an “all or nothing” decision. There are many emerging options that may prove to be a perfect fit for your school.
Regardless, the key strategies discussed in this post should give you some food for thought.