Jack Russell

Jack Russell is passionate about education and keeping students safe. Jack has two decades of marketing experience, previously working with brands such as McGraw-Hill and Safelite Group. His volunteer efforts are focused on students and include serving on his district’s Academic Advisory Committee, co-captaining an elementary All Pro Dad chapter, and coaching youth baseball.

Child in dark room on laptop

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Cause for Concern: Child Exploitation on the Rise

In 2020, the National Center for Exploited & Missing Children (NCMEC) received a record-breaking 21.7 million reports of suspected child sexual exploitation on its CyberTipline. This was up 28% from 2019, when the CyberTipline received 16.9 million...

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Mental Health Awareness Month: You Are Not Alone

It was my sophomore year of high school. The district had transitioned from its previous school model, moving my entire class and the class below up...

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Worried female looking at phone

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Student Wellness: Dealing With Selfies and Explicit Content

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted education in many ways. One trend Gaggle has observed is a 76% increase in incidents related to nudity and sexual...

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Students on bench with alcohol

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National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week

During the pandemic, Gaggle has observed some concerning student safety trends. Among these trends is a 59% increase in student references to drugs...

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Orange ribbon for Self-Injury Awareness Day

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Observing Self-Injury Awareness Day

Monday, March 1 is Self-Injury Awareness Day—an annual day of observance to drive awareness of self-harm. This global event is designed to help...

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Student with head in hands

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The 20–21 School Year: How Are Students Doing So Far?

We recently released a report detailing the alarming increases in student safety trends during the first three months of the 2020–21 school year. In...

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Can Winter Break Still Be Wonderful This Year?

“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by Andy Williams has always been one of my favorite holiday songs, but the holiday season isn’t always the...

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AUP, student device, school desk

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How AUPs Safeguard Students and Schools

School districts have an obligation to keep students safe in both the physical and digital learning environments. To ensure they’re protecting...

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Elementary student learning remotely

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Are Elementary Students Safe Online?

With all of the efforts to drive mental health awareness—including the annual observance of World Mental Health Day on October 10—it’s probably no...

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