school safety

Peden says to make sure students have trusted adults they can talk to and who will take them seriously when they say they’ve seen or heard something strange. And, she says, if an adult notices there’s something a little off or different with their student, don’t sweep it under the rug.

Three years ago, there was a school shooting at Dixon High School. It ended before any students could be hurt. Because of that incident, Dixon was asked…

How have Christian schools been doing during the pandemic? Well, it depends on when you ask. After the spring upended education along with the entire…

This week, we have our first ever returning guest on Teachers’ Lounge: Maurice McDavid. He’s been a teacher and administrator in his hometown of DeKalb…

Does having more officers in a school automatically mean more safety? More and more school districts are questioning that premise after protests sparked…

In response to mass shootings, schools across the country are spending millions on school safety projects.School districts across Illinois will be able to…

Last month, Northern Illinois University police investigated a potential threat circulating on social media.The university sent a late-night “community…

In light of the conversations around safety, schools have recently changed many protocols and programs. They've replaced and upgraded equipment and hired…

Officials studying safety in Illinois schools say local authorities should adopt sound existing guidelines for securing the schoolhouse.They should also…