Earlier this month, the federal government launched the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse website: SchoolSafety.gov. The website offers several...
Student Safety
Non-medical Vaccines Exemptions Banned in New York
Earlier this month, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation that bans non-medical exemptions for immunizations, including the religious...
School Discipline Reform
Until recently, a student who demonstrated behavioral issues in school would be disciplined with a suspension. Now, in many schools throughout...
Vaping in Schools: A Challenge For Educators
A new fad is taking over the nation’s schools: vaping. While smoking among teenagers has been declining, vaping has become rampant over the last...
Student Searches in Private Schools
To help ensure school safety, is important for school administrators to prevent student possession of drugs, alcohol and weapons. One method is by...
“Ubering” Children To and From School: What is a School’s Responsibility?
From the moment a child arrives on school property, to the moment he or she leaves, the school is responsible for his or her safety and well-being....