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New Secret Service Report Reveals Indicators of School Violence


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09 Dec 2019

New Secret Service Report Reveals Indicators of School Violence

A recently released report by the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) indicates that some student traits and behaviors can he...


By     Jack Russell
06 Dec 2019

A Teen-to-Teen Support System

Between academics, extracurricular activities, and social media, today’s teens are under a great deal of pressure that can lead to anxiety and depress...


By     Paget Hetherington
03 Dec 2019

Holiday Blues: Helping Students Cope

For many, the holidays bring feelings of joy, warmth, and cheer. But for others, this time of year can be difficult. Various stressors can trigger men...


By     Lisa Railton
26 Nov 2019

Getting Students to SpeakUp for Safety

At South Kingstown Public Schools in Rhode Island, the district oversees 2,900 students across seven schools. Students in grades 7–12 are part of thei...


By     Lisa Railton
21 Nov 2019

What Are Districts Saying About Gaggle?

Since its inception as a student email provider in 1998, Gaggle has helped thousands of districts meet their student safety needs, avoiding tragedies ...


By     Lisa Railton
15 Nov 2019

Why the RESPONSE Act Is Not the Right Move

Senate Republicans recently introduced a bill—known as the RESPONSE (Restoring, Enhancing, Strengthening, and Promoting Our Nation’s Safety Efforts) A...


By     Gaggle
24 Oct 2019

Resources for Promoting Outstanding Digital Citizenship

Sometimes being online doesn’t feel like the real world. And in many ways it’s not. For students, this feeling can be compounded. When posting on soci...


23 Sep 2019

The Importance of Professional Development for Student Safety




By     Paget Hetherington
17 Sep 2019

Offering School Districts a Better View of Blind Spots




By     Paget Hetherington
11 Sep 2019

Suicide Prevention: Providing Resources for Struggling Students




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