On the morning of April 16, 2007, students, faculty, and staff began their day like any other. Unbeknownst to them, a deadly act of violence would change their lives forever. By the end of that morning, 33 people were killed and...

In 2018, a survey conducted by Phi Delta Kappa International (PDK) found that 34 percent of parents fear for the safety of their children at school. Only five years ago, the number was at 12 percent. This is the highest number of...

In today’s world, school emergencies and lockdown situations can arise in the blink of an eye. Thankfully, new and improved solutions for classroom safety are being developed every day to keep students and teachers safe. Do you know if your classroom it up-to-date...

In the wake of tragedies such as Virginia Tech, Sandy Hook, and Columbine, it’s clear why more and more emphasis has been placed on increasing classroom and school security systems. Though pioneering safety solutions was not...

School safety protocol requires thoughtful planning for any emergency, including the possibility of an extended lockdown situation. In the event of a prolonged school lockdown, it is crucial for classrooms to be equipped with...

Protecting classrooms from unwanted intruders is of utmost importance during a school emergency. Classroom doors have proven to be a weak point, since most doors are designed to be locked from the outside and require the teacher...

Appropriate safety measures look different for each school in America, but there are important security guidelines that can be adapted for any school situation. One easy area to cover, are the windows on classroom doors and the...

On February 14, 2018 at about 2:15 PM, the school day was winding down at Marjorie Stoneman Douglass High School in Parkland Florida. Little did the students and staff know, they were only moments away from joining a terrible fraternity..

One iconic feature of most classrooms is the glass window pane in the classroom door. These window panes have been a source of debate about whether they should remain covered to reduce hallway distractions or uncovered to ensure...