In this week’s School Safety Free Period, we’ll discuss the enduring (and troubling) legacy of Columbine, examine the proliferation of pepper spray for creating havoc in schools, and reflect on the ethical concerns raised by security companies buying their way into a recommendation as a safety partner by the national School Superintendent’s Association.
School Safety Free Period - Unintended Consequences
On this week's School Safety Free Period we'll explore more bus problems, discuss the unintended consequences of anonymous tip lines, and review some random events where perception wasn't reality. Join us!
School Safety Free Period - How Do We Further the School Safety Conversation?
In recent days we've seen lots of media attention and public outcry about two contrasting interpretations of school safety awareness. In what ways are controversies about school shooting sweatshirts or Sandy Hook Promise's "gut punch" videos furthering the school safety conversation? And what are the implications for teachers and administrators as we struggle to keep our students safe from all kinds of hazards?
Sandy Hook Promise PSA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5ykN...
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School Safety Free Period - The Active Shooter Paradox: Two Things Can Be True at the Same Time
As we start a new school year, parents', teachers', and students' thoughts turn to the threat of a school shooting. In just the last 2 weeks there have been several thwarted plots, and a shooting at a high school football game in Alabama. Yet statistics show us that kids are more likely to die by drowning or a bicycle accident than a school shooting. Can both of these contradictory notions be true at once? Join us for a lively discussion of the active shooter paradox.
School Safety Free Period Bonus Episode - 2018-2019 School Year in Absurd Review
Let’s take a moment to examine some of the most ridiculous incidents of the past school year, not just to acknowledge the absurdities with which schools must deal, but more importantly to reflect on the important take aways for all schools.
School Safety Free Period - The Best of Intentions?
How on earth did we get from point A to point B? Misguided attempts to fix school safety problems results in the use of dogs to eliminate school shootings, door-less bathrooms, and setting the baseball field on fire.
School Safety Free Period - Bus Drivers Gone Wild?
Bus drivers gone wild? School bus safety concerns continue with a drunk guy riding the bus, and drivers with unsolvable problems.
School Safety Free Period Season 2 Episode 4 (podcast and livestream) - Hockey Pucks for Self-Defense
Active shooter response using hockey pucks, samari swords on campus, and elementary cell block violence. Watch the livestream replay here:
Season 2 Episode 3 "I'm about to blow up this bathroom..."
The title says it all - bomb threat or health crisis in the bathroom? We’ll also discuss the logistics of the marathon lockdown - and its implications for “false imprisonment”.
Season 2 Episode 2 - None of this is helpful!
Video game antics and threats involving supposed adults, putting cell phones in lockdown, and a not-so-helpful freebie.