Klamath Falls City Schools’ Post

Oxford #schoolshooting investigation cites failures of the #Superintendent and his Assistant Superintendents for Student Services in five areas impacting #schoolsafety. The areas include failing to communicate the #threatassessment policy to #principals, failure to adopt guidelines, failure to train, failure to insure threat assessment teams were in place at each school, and failure to ensure suicide intervention guidelines were in place. Are you proactively leading on school safety or reacting as top school administrators and boards? #Schoolleaders must be better trained and supported to be strategic school safety and #schoolsecurity leaders and communicators. #Student safety depends upon it. Keeping school administrator jobs depends upon it. Learn more in the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gSceXmHx

"most of these (students) leaving early are not dangerous, but those committing mass shootings will more probably than not be found in this cohort. Therefore all students leaving K 1-12 or any college need debriefing." Use this investigative report constructively by investing in School Nursing, counseling and early warning systems like Awareity Program. Of course, that costs money, and tragically, not enough kids have been shot yet to actually budget for early detection of vulnerable kids most likely to commit mass violence. Most school shooters leave school for one reason or another; so, at least debrief all students leaving school prematurely. Of course, most of these leaving early are not dangerous, but those committing mass shootings will more probably than not be found in this cohort.

Preparing for this situation below is part of our operational strategy. Whether it be a power outage, active shooter situation, medical emergency, etc. we have protocols and processes. But it’s not enough to have processes written in a manual. Ongoing training and practice is critical to preparation and execution. These physical trainings are part of our onboarding process and are scheduled throughout the year to ensure we know exactly what to do in each situation and remain calm. Way to go Team Junior Achievement of South Florida for your flawless execution during yesterdays power outage. Your swift and intentional actions ensured the safety and security of all. How are you addressing security and safety training in your organization?

"...'None of the 10 educator preparation programs in New Jersey that NCTQ reviewed in the 2023 Teacher Prep Review provide aspiring teachers with adequate coursework in the science of reading,' according to the NCTQ." Learn more at NJ Education Report: NEW: NJ’s Reading Teachers Aren’t Prepared to Teach Reading. Here’s How We Fix That. https://lnkd.in/eJmWBesa #NJEdReport #NJSchools #LauraWaters #NJTeachers

A grave state of affairs, they need to recognize that there are many more factors involved other than the pandemic, there are other issues to address - respect staff, support staff, salary, micro-managing, among others. Pennsylvania’s teacher shortage continues to worsen, and districts pressed to fill open positions are hiring underqualified educators, according to a new report. Mifflin County School District Superintendent Vance Varner #teacher #teachers #educators #blackeducators #teachershortage #students #studentsuccess #studentsfirst https://lnkd.in/en5P-mCW

Exactly why here in Idaho we have worked so hard as a collective group to implement standardized school safety protocols (ISCRS - Idaho Standard Command Response for Schools). We need consistency in our program/training when it comes to safety for all students and staff no matter where we are in the state. Recently Utah has passed a bill and significant funding to standardize school safety programming and improve the safety of facilities. CBS2 News reporting out of Washington State: Four juvenile boys were shooting at each other Thursday near an elementary school in Washington state and attempted to carjack a woman. #schoolsafety #schoolsafetyprotocols #schoolshootings #specialeventsafety #prepardness #activeviolencetraining #activeshooterresponse #safetyeducation #PersonalSafety #schoolevents #schooleventsafety #MentalPreparation #activeawarness #preplanning #schoolviolence #schoolsafetyeducation #emergenxypreparedness

At a Colorado Association of School Executives session today led by The Colorado Education Initiative, we read letters from students who had been referred to truancy court. One striking fact that came out of the conversation was that students in their letters almost always acknowledge - and never dismiss - the importance of going to school. But it's anxiety, fear, the struggle to catch up, and more that keeps them away. This is why we do the work we do at SchoolStatus: relieve districts of the burdens of attendance management processes, and help cultivate student/family positivity about attendance. We do this so that district teams can focus on meeting those individual students' needs and getting them back on track toward their personal academic goals. #k12 #attendance

Did you know that the condition of a school is directly related to student achievement? Tacoma Public Schools understands that and is giving voters the opportunity to invest in the future of their communities by supporting student achievement through improved facilities. #studentsuccess #studentachievement #k12schools #k12construction

With school right around the corner (and some that have already started) we’re getting calls from parents wondering if it’s too late to think about making a change to boarding school for the fall. In most cases, it’s not too late! Whether you’re wanting a smaller, safer environment or your student’s school doesn’t offer the specialty programs they need, boarding school can often be a transformational opportunity. (For the whole family, not just your child.) AND - boarding schools have such a mixed reputation. So let’s hear it! Finish this sentence in the comments: “But aren’t boarding schools ___________________?”

Looking to conduct more effective superintendent evaluations? ✔ Evaluating school board members and superintendents is crucial for ensuring accountability and success in education. Learn how to enhance your evaluation process with our helpful tips. #DiligentCommunity #publiceducation