Education: K-12

Universities, K-12 Schools installing 3M™ Safety & Security Film Inside and Out

March 27, 2020

3M™ Safety and Security Film is being installed on school campuses throughout the nation for active shooter mitigation as well as other acts of violence.

Pa. State Senator Announces $2 Million in School Safety and Security Grants

March 27, 2020

Pennsylvania State Sen. John Blake announced $2.08 million in School Safety and Security grants for 15 school districts.

More Than $83 Million School Grants Now Available for School Security

March 23, 2020

U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announced that more than $83 million in Department of Justice grants is available to help communities improve school security and protect students, teachers and faculty from school violence.

Dr. Lou Marciani of NCS4 Announces Retirement

March 16, 2020

Dr. Lou Marciani has announced his retirement from his role as Director of The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) effective April 1, 2020.

Alyssa's Law, Florida School Panic Alert Bill, Heads To Governor’s Desk

March 13, 2020

Alyssa’s Law, the Florida bill that requires all schools to have panic alarms is headed to Governor Ron DeSantis’ desk after the Florida Legislature passed the bill earlier this week, says a news report.

Santa Fe, Texas ISD Authorizes Individuals to Carry Firearms on District Property

March 12, 2020

The Santa Fe, Texas ISD Board of Trustees approved the implementation of the Guardian Program, which authorizes certain individuals to carry a weapon on district property.

Cybersecurity at Val Verde ISD

How does the team at the Val Verde ISD protect the data of its students, faculty and staff?

March 11, 2020

How does the team at the Val Verde ISD protect the data of its students, faculty and staff?

Texas Gov. Abbott to Survey Texas Schools on Security and Safety Needs

March 9, 2020

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the launch of the School Safety and Victims' Services Research Survey for educators across the state of Texas.

Number of Student Data Breaches, Ransomware Attacks Nearly Triple in Last Year

March 4, 2020

Public K-12 education agencies across the country experienced a total of 348 cybersecurity incidents during calendar year 2019, says a report from the K-12 Cybersecurity Resource Center.

Setting the Gold Standard in School Security

Mike Matranga at Texas City ISD is on a mission to become the safest school system in the nation, by arming guards, using facial recognition, bullet-resistant glass, tracking students with chip technology and employing mental health experts.