/emergency-preparedness Emergency Preparedness en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Fri, 27 Sep 2024 20:40:31 GMT /leadership/prepared-but-not-scared-biden-orders-new-guidance-on-school-drills/2024/09 Biden ordered new federal guidance on active shooter drills in schools. Fri, 27 Sep 2024 20:40:31 GMT /leadership/prepared-but-not-scared-biden-orders-new-guidance-on-school-drills/2024/09 /leadership/preparing-and-responding-to-school-threats-resources-for-administrators/2024/09 Resources to help schools prepare for and respond to threats of violence. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 21:23:46 GMT /leadership/preparing-and-responding-to-school-threats-resources-for-administrators/2024/09 /leadership/lockdown-drills-dont-make-teachers-feel-safer/2024/09 More teachers than not also say the ubiquitous simulations don't help them feel more prepared for an active shooter or other emergency. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 20:05:39 GMT /leadership/lockdown-drills-dont-make-teachers-feel-safer/2024/09 /leadership/a-surge-of-violent-school-threats-creates-a-communication-crisis-for-districts/2024/09 School threats requires districts to juggle nuanced messages for parents, students, and communities. Fri, 20 Sep 2024 21:25:10 GMT /leadership/a-surge-of-violent-school-threats-creates-a-communication-crisis-for-districts/2024/09 /leadership/tour-a-school-built-to-stay-open-in-extreme-weather/2024/09 River Grove Elementary is built to stay open, with the lights on, as extreme weather strikes. Fri, 20 Sep 2024 19:18:22 GMT /leadership/tour-a-school-built-to-stay-open-in-extreme-weather/2024/09 /leadership/schools-respond-to-surge-of-threats-after-georgia-school-shooting/2024/09 Bomb threats, copycats, and pranks—some from outside the United States—have disrupted schools across the nation. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 20:30:33 GMT /leadership/schools-respond-to-surge-of-threats-after-georgia-school-shooting/2024/09 /leadership/a-resource-guide-to-help-schools-move-forward-after-a-shooting/2024/09 Administrators have a responsibility no one wants in the wake of school violence. Here are some resources to help. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 19:04:26 GMT /leadership/a-resource-guide-to-help-schools-move-forward-after-a-shooting/2024/09 /leadership/why-responding-to-student-threats-is-so-complicated/2024/09 News that the FBI got a tip a year before a Georgia school shooting sparked questions about whether the attack could have been avoided. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 21:16:20 GMT /leadership/why-responding-to-student-threats-is-so-complicated/2024/09 /leadership/a-panic-button-may-have-saved-lives-in-ga-school-shooting-heres-what-we-know/2024/09 Police said an emergency system that alerted them to a shooting at Apalachee High School kept the tragedy from becoming worse. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 18:02:18 GMT /leadership/a-panic-button-may-have-saved-lives-in-ga-school-shooting-heres-what-we-know/2024/09 /technology/how-schools-can-survive-a-global-tech-meltdown/2024/08 The CrowdStrike incident this summer is a cautionary tale for schools. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 17:53:24 GMT /technology/how-schools-can-survive-a-global-tech-meltdown/2024/08 /leadership/active-shooter-drills-that-prepare-but-dont-traumatize-advice-from-principals/2024/07 Striking a balance is essential, principals say. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:16:57 GMT /leadership/active-shooter-drills-that-prepare-but-dont-traumatize-advice-from-principals/2024/07 /leadership/most-teachers-worry-a-shooting-could-happen-at-their-school/2024/04 Teachers say their schools could do more to prepare them for an active-shooter situation. Thu, 11 Apr 2024 18:50:06 GMT /leadership/most-teachers-worry-a-shooting-could-happen-at-their-school/2024/04 /leadership/its-not-just-snow-days-how-can-districts-work-extreme-weather-into-their-calendars/2024/03 Extreme weather that's becoming more frequent is challenging districts with novel choices about when it's safe to stay open. Thu, 07 Mar 2024 20:11:03 GMT /leadership/its-not-just-snow-days-how-can-districts-work-extreme-weather-into-their-calendars/2024/03 /leadership/could-panic-buttons-save-lives-in-a-school-shooting-more-schools-think-so/2024/01 There's legislative momentum to require panic alarm systems in schools. But many districts are installing the systems without a mandate. Tue, 30 Jan 2024 19:43:58 GMT /leadership/could-panic-buttons-save-lives-in-a-school-shooting-more-schools-think-so/2024/01 /leadership/opinion-how-to-strengthen-the-safety-and-security-of-your-school/2024/01 Resources, guidance, and best practices can help leaders feel ready and empowered to improve their school’s safety and security. Mon, 22 Jan 2024 20:20:12 GMT /leadership/opinion-how-to-strengthen-the-safety-and-security-of-your-school/2024/01 /technology/3-superintendents-share-cybersecurity-best-practices/2024/01 Cyberattacks cause major disruptions to learning, but school districts are still struggling to put in place effective protections. Wed, 10 Jan 2024 21:48:35 GMT /technology/3-superintendents-share-cybersecurity-best-practices/2024/01 /leadership/five-key-school-safety-conversations-for-districts/2023/12 School districts face challenging decisions about issues like swatting calls, policing, and safety drills. Wed, 20 Dec 2023 22:06:43 GMT /leadership/five-key-school-safety-conversations-for-districts/2023/12 /policy-politics/femas-emergency-alert-test-may-disrupt-classes-heres-how-schools-should-prepare/2023/10 FEMA will test its national emergency alert system Wednesday, involving an alert sent out to all cell phones at the same time. Tue, 03 Oct 2023 19:38:52 GMT /policy-politics/femas-emergency-alert-test-may-disrupt-classes-heres-how-schools-should-prepare/2023/10 /leadership/how-a-new-training-eases-teachers-anxiety-about-emergency-drills/2023/08 The training incorporates mental health support into emergency preparedness. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 17:53:40 GMT /leadership/how-a-new-training-eases-teachers-anxiety-about-emergency-drills/2023/08 /leadership/hawaii-wildfires-thrust-educators-into-disaster-response-roles/2023/08 The devastating fires destroyed homes and schools, displacing students and leaving educators scrambling to shelter them. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 21:08:49 GMT /leadership/hawaii-wildfires-thrust-educators-into-disaster-response-roles/2023/08 /leadership/4-tips-to-help-schools-prepare-for-the-next-pandemic/2023/07 Now is the time for thoughtful pandemic planning, experts say, with insights from COVID-19 fresh in educators' memories. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 18:41:02 GMT /leadership/4-tips-to-help-schools-prepare-for-the-next-pandemic/2023/07 /leadership/how-can-districts-prepare-for-the-next-pandemic/2023/07 There's some evidence that more school districts have prepared for the next pandemic and specifically considered how to keep classes going. Fri, 14 Jul 2023 18:38:30 GMT /leadership/how-can-districts-prepare-for-the-next-pandemic/2023/07 /leadership/opinion-5-critical-strategies-to-make-your-school-safer/2023/06 There's no single solution to defend students’ physical, mental, and emotional health, but these five actionable steps are a place to start. Thu, 01 Jun 2023 20:32:10 GMT /leadership/opinion-5-critical-strategies-to-make-your-school-safer/2023/06 /sponsor/the-safeguarding-company/safeguarding-students-preventing-the-inevitable Discover how shifting resources to early prevention case management of student needs and concerns can provide interventions and supports. Wed, 10 May 2023 04:00:56 GMT /sponsor/the-safeguarding-company/safeguarding-students-preventing-the-inevitable /leadership/after-the-nashville-shooting-school-safety-proposals-echo-past-efforts/2023/04 State and federal lawmakers have proposed increasing school police and arming teachers in response to a shooting at a private school. Thu, 06 Apr 2023 20:30:29 GMT /leadership/after-the-nashville-shooting-school-safety-proposals-echo-past-efforts/2023/04 /leadership/how-districts-can-respond-to-a-students-suicide/2023/02 A student's death by suicide is a particularly challenging crisis for school leaders to navigate, and it comes with the risk of "contagion." Wed, 22 Feb 2023 22:37:52 GMT /leadership/how-districts-can-respond-to-a-students-suicide/2023/02 /leadership/dealing-with-students-questions-about-shootings-some-guidance-for-educators/2023/01 A guide for educators on ways to foster a sense of safety and security among students at a time when gun violence seems widespread. Tue, 24 Jan 2023 21:03:55 GMT /leadership/dealing-with-students-questions-about-shootings-some-guidance-for-educators/2023/01 /leadership/5-tips-for-switching-from-snow-days-to-remote-classes/2023/01 Two district leaders say communication, flexibility, and adaptability are key to success. Mon, 23 Jan 2023 21:05:35 GMT /leadership/5-tips-for-switching-from-snow-days-to-remote-classes/2023/01 /leadership/many-schools-dont-have-carbon-monoxide-detectors-are-they-overlooking-the-risk/2023/01 Less than a quarter of states have laws requiring carbon monoxide detectors in school buildings. Fri, 20 Jan 2023 21:22:37 GMT /leadership/many-schools-dont-have-carbon-monoxide-detectors-are-they-overlooking-the-risk/2023/01 /leadership/will-schools-actually-ditch-snow-days-for-virtual-learning-the-outlook-is-still-cloudy/2023/01 More districts are substituting some remote learning, but snow days are still an option in many places. Fri, 20 Jan 2023 21:05:49 GMT /leadership/will-schools-actually-ditch-snow-days-for-virtual-learning-the-outlook-is-still-cloudy/2023/01