FATAL FLAWS IN YOUR ACTIVE SHOOTER RESPONSE
January 2016
Bo Mitchell The deadliest phase of an active shooter is over in the first four to eight minutes, statistically before the police can arrive and
Bo Mitchell The deadliest phase of an active shooter is over in the first four to eight minutes, statistically before the police can arrive and
Beth Osborne So, what is a background check? There are many kinds of background checks carried out for various reasons. The specific type discussed in
Don Commare Wireless is quickly becoming the standard in the security marketplace. Installed in residential homes, commercial buildings, banks, historical sites, hospitals and educational campuses
CONSOLIDATE, ANALYZE, PLAN Peter Bencivenga Educators nationwide are aware of the multitude of options when it comes to school data management systems. As the founder
Jennifer Dunn “We’ve had this program for three or four years, but we’ve really never used it,” Zach Larimore, the high school principal told me.
Phillip E. Geiger In their report “Teacher Professional Development in the Use of Technology,” authors Sam Carlson and Dr. Cheick Tidiane Gadio said, “Experience around
CRUCIAL COMPONENTS OF STEM STUDENT PATHWAYS Ashanti Johnson, Liv Detrick and David Siegfried Internships, research experiences and science exposure programs are pivotal to student success
TRANSFORMING THE STRUCTURES SUPPORTING LEARNING Katherine Prince (This is part three of a three part series.) Imagine that it is the year 2025. The setting
STRONG POLICIES AND POWERFUL PRACTICES TO SUPPORT CAREER PATHWAYS (PART 2 OF 2) James E. “Gene” Bottoms, Ed.D. In my first article for SEEN Magazine,
Matt Williams In Iowa, one school district has created strong external partnerships to offer internships, wrap-around services and other out-of-school learning opportunities that align with
Vickie Bernhardt If schools are perfectly designed to get the results they are getting now, it is important that they determine what processes are producing
Amy L. Carrier Imagine being handed a plan, a prescription of steps to take if you will, at the age of 16 or 17 that
Our more complex, interconnected world demands a new way of thinking. The ability to understand and manage complex systems is an essential skill for today’s
Today’s learners need an understanding of our global society, and their place in it. They need the collaborative skills to work together to achieve common
There are many theories on how to improve our education outcomes: increase in-school hours, smaller school/class size, different teachers’ compensation models, introduce technology, and so
Learnerati is a research driven educational practices company dedicated to creating more effective learning experiences for all students. Learnerati helps educators restructure their approach to
One of the major areas of concentration across the country today is the safety and security of your students and the schools campus environment. The
Bridg-it is designed to work with all the stakeholders in a school community to help ensure a safe positive learning environment. It is a sustainable
Julie Keane, PhD While it’s rare these days to hear good news about the state of public education, it continues to serve an essential role
Hallie Smith, MA CCC-SLP The number of English language learners (ELLs) in American schools is rising faster than that of any other student population. According
WHO THEY ARE AND WHERE THEY COME FROM Dr.Doris Giles Layton and Dr. Randy Lee (This is part three of a three part series.) They
WHY MATH INSTRUCTION IN AMERICA IS FAILING OUR STUDENTS Bob Sornson The ages will vary by at least one year, and the group will include
LEADING TOWARDS A DEGREE, YOUR CAREER! Eric Dirst One benefit of a U.S. based higher education degree, especially an undergraduate degree, is that a hiring
Charles E. Mendez III Thomas Edison said, “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just
Could Bullying Be Stopped by Socializing Children to Think Differently About Their Interactions with Others? Kenneth A. Dodge Preparing children to make their own way
Nicole E. Boivin, Heather Blevins, Vanessa Norton, Crystal Pierce, Amanda Stone, Mary Jane Weiss and Cory Whelan An interdisciplinary practice model in education is an
A LOOK AT TRENDS IN THE SCHOOL FOOD ENVIRONMENT Peggy Kochenbach O’Shea Food. It fuels our bodies – and our minds. It’s critical for healthy
Michelle Smith and Mike May One of the big topics being discussed today in the world of sports is the true value of ‘travel’ ball
Ann H. Steel, MD, MA, LMHC Laptops on the desks of each high school student; Wi-Fi access in every school and iPads for all kindergarteners:
It’s the final year to bring your students on a journey to the island of Madagascar, right here in South Carolina. On exhibit now through
Recently named the “Best Museum in Atlanta” by USA Today’s 10Best.com, the Center for Civil and Human Rights, which opened in 2014, is a unique
Marsden Hartley, Fishermen’s Last Supper, Nova Scotia, 1940/41 oil on canvas. 30 1/8 x 41 1/8 inches. Beginning Spring 2016, the Mississippi Museum of Art
On Dec. 1, 1955, the act of one courageous woman sparked a movement that brought change not only to the city of Montgomery, Alabama, but
Alan Lowe The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in Dallas, Texas, opened its doors to the public on May 1, 2013. Since then,
Located conveniently along the Mid-Atlantic coast, Norfolk, Virginia is the ideal destination for action-packed and affordable educational tours. With an abundance of outdoor activities, historical
The beautiful charm of Europe meets an unparalleled mixture of thrill rides and adventure at Busch Gardens Williamsburg®. The Virginia theme park has something for
HENRICUS HISTORICAL PARK Drive West Up the James River — Next Stop: the 17th Century The Virginia Indian Community of Arrohateck & the English Citie
Located on Pennsylvania Avenue – America’s Main Street – the Newseum makes history, civics and media literacy relevant to students’ lives. Seven floors of theaters
When teachers incorporate hands-on activities into their curriculum, students can easily immerse themselves into the learning environment. As their classrooms turn into a swamp for
By Judy M. Brunner and Dennis K. Lewis Unannounced active shooter drills might seem a perfect way to train staff for the unthinkable. What better
