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Resources for educational leaders to help keep their schools and districts safe.

October 01, 2018
Scaring Off the Child Predators

Type: Article

Topics: School Safety & Cybersecurity

A lawyer’s three ideas for making schools less likely places for bad characters to seek easy victims.
September 01, 2018
The Message of an Unforgettable Day

Type: Article

Topics: School Safety & Cybersecurity

Recounting acts of leadership on Sept. 11 from 17 years ago.
June 01, 2018
Sworn to Protect

Type: Article

Topics: School Safety & Cybersecurity

The new normal: Balancing every school campus between safety and a conducive learning environment.
April 01, 2018
Teachers and Students Just Can't Be 'Friends'

Type: Article

Topics: School Safety & Cybersecurity

A set of sensible safeguards to prevent online relationships from crossing the line.
January 01, 2018
The Congressional Ban on Gun Violence Research

Type: Article

Topics: Advocacy & Policy, School Safety & Cybersecurity

A personal experience from a superintendent who was held hostage in his office by an armed gunman
November 01, 2017
The Day 'Charlottesville' Captured New Meaning

Type: Article

Topics: School Safety & Cybersecurity

Charlottesville superintendents speak to leading during a crisis.
November 01, 2017
Building an Environment of Care, Safety and Respect

Type: Article

Topics: Equity, School Safety & Cybersecurity

Creating and maintaining a learning and work environment that holds at its center a sense of sincere caring, safety and respect is critical to student success.
February 01, 2017
A Surprise in Storage

Type: Article

Topics: Ethics, School Safety & Cybersecurity

A few AP history students stumble across sexually graphic themes on a personal jump drive bearing educational resources lent by their teacher for a group project. Their parents complain. How does administration respond?
November 01, 2016
Sex Offenders on School Property

Type: Article

Topics: School Safety & Cybersecurity

Answers from a veteran lawyer to commonly raised questions about registered sex offenders.
October 01, 2016
Use of Overdose Antidotes at School

Type: Article

Topics: School Safety & Cybersecurity

With the rise in opioid overdoses, should educators be ready to administer a reversal drug?
November 01, 2015
Balancing Student Empowerment With Online Safety

Type: Article

Topics: Health & Wellness, School Safety & Cybersecurity, Technology & AI

Three considerations by an Iowa superintendent for educating students about proper use of technology rather than restricting use.
April 08, 2003
Asthma Wellness: Keeping Children with Asthma in School and Learning

Type: Article

Topics: Health & Wellness, School Safety & Cybersecurity

Being in school and healthy is a critical component of academic success

AASA Crisis Hotline

Have a safety concern? Recently experienced a crisis situation in your school or district?

Dial 520-565-4111 for AASA's Crisis Hotline.

Janet Robinson, former superintendent

The hotline is managed by Janet Robinson, retired superintendent who led Newtown Public School District during the Sandy Hook crisis.

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School Safety & Crisis Planning Toolkit

Includes planning tools for before, during and after a crisis and features resources on mental health, cybersecurity and physical safety.

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