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Crisis Levels: Suicide Rates and K-12 Students
Whenever someone takes his or her own life, it’s a tragedy. But when a well-known celebrity--who seems to have it all--commits suicide, the world a...

Safe Schools: Tech Helps, but Relationships are Vital
Picture this: You’re a parent picking up your elementary-aged child from school early for an appointment.You walk up to the front door of the s...

Improving Safety Plans: Schools Plan for the Worst
In the conversation around school shootings, one question is front-of-mind for every school leader, educator, and parent: Is my school prepared? ...

Looking Ahead: Celebrating Graduation Milestones in School Districts
It’s that time of year again.Over the next few weeks, millions of students will celebrate new milestones in their K-12 education.From high ...

Texas School Safety Laws: Impact on School Gun Violence?
Following the school shooting at Santa Fe High School in Texas, citizens across the United States have been asking themselves a sadly familiar ques...

The Big Challenges for Next School Year: What’s Next in Education
[caption id="attachment_2326" align="alignright" width="150"] Dr. David Blaiklock[/caption]Summer break is quickly approaching. Many districts ...

Renewed Concerns About Teen Suicide: New Season of '13 Reasons Why'
Season two of the popular, but controversial, Netflix series “13 Reasons Why” was released on Friday, just as a real-life tragedy played out in San...

Influencing Teacher Learning: 5 Strategies to Teach the Teacher
The evidence is clear: When teachers learn, they are more successful in helping students learn.Every school leader wants to support teacher lea...

After Santa Fe: School Districts Face Growing Inevitability
In the weeks following the Parkland school shooting, a group of students from Santa Fe High School in Texas joined a national walkout to call for a...