Experts say the global pandemic affected many students more than we know and that mental health services are needed now more than ever to combat the lingering effects.

A Democratic Senator from Montana seeks to stop what he calls a misinterpretation of last year’s Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA).

The Columbia Board of Education reviewed and ratifies its application for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education School Safety Grant during its Monday night meeting.

Statistics show that students are at a higher risk of sexual assault in the first few months of a college term, with more than 50 percent of all reported campus sexual assaults occurring in August, September, October or November.

Violence marred the anticipated return of Friday Night Lights at high schools across the country this weekend, leaving officials to make additional security steps for future contests.

A lot can happen in 60 seconds: the average human heart beats 72 times, Earth travels 1,110 miles in its orbit around the sun and nearly 270 babies are born. In an emergency, 60 seconds can mean the difference between life and death. The FCC estimates that if 9-1-1 calls were answered just 60 seconds faster, nearly 10,000 lives would be saved per year. When it comes to safety, conserving time is not a luxury—it’s a lifesaver.

Educators can access the latest available resources to create safe and supportive learning environments to begin the new school year by visiting SchoolSafety.gov.

CC Exclusive - Part 1 of 3: We recently reached out to Jessica Cirulli, subject matter expert and grant advisor at Drift Net, a company that works directly with schools to help them apply for school safety and security grant funding at no cost.

As Texas students return to class, they may notice one big change on campus.

A free back-to-school webinar focusing on federal school safety training, technical assistance, and resources available to kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) schools and school districts will be held Thursday, August 17, at 3:00 p.m. EDT.

The State of California Department of Education has just announced it is accepting applications through Sept. 12 for the state’s $118 million share of the BSCA Stronger Connections Grant Program (BSCA-SCG).

As schools across the country prepare for or start the new school year, administrators and staff look to strengthen partnerships with local authorities, enhance their school security programs and plans to ensure a safe and productive environment for students.

As the new school year approaches, school districts in North Carolina are taking steps to increase safety measures.

The Tennessee 113th General Assembly passed a few new laws that will make changes to safety policies as students return to classes for the 2023-2024 school year.

Two California parents allege that Securly illegally collected their children’s private data without their knowledge and sold it to third parties.

Nearly $3 million dollars in grant funds were recently awarded by the Healey administration for 42 Massachusetts school districts to facilitate physical security enhancements and help ensure the safety of students and educators.

Their new security system–with Beck Tech will link phones–cameras and the intercom all together. So, in case of an emergency, it’s all the touch of a button.

Under the direction of Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas School Safety Center (TSSC) has conducted undercover audits in 7,200 schools statewide to assess the effectiveness of the new safety measures.

The idea of critical infrastructure has gained considerable attention lately, as it plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of essential systems and services.

Wake County schools have recently implemented an advanced visitor management system, prioritizing campus safety and fostering a welcoming environment for all. From mail and food couriers to parents, every visitor is now required to sign in before accessing the campus.