Some Thoughts on K-12 Safety and Security Planning - Part One
Schools continue to face pressure to “do something” about safety. Too often, that urgency translates into purchasing technology first and asking questions later. That approach is backwards, expensive, and in many cases ineffective. If a district is serious about safety, the priority order is not complicated: people, policy, and procedure come first. Technology comes last. Start with People. No system will outperform the adults and students responsible for using it. Staff must be trained,...
