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Elizabeth Rupert: January 3, 2024
Unlocking Diversity in Emergency Response Plans In my work as a school safety consultant, I typically review five or more school emergency response plans per week. While around 5% of these plans lack any structured emergency response management...
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Emma Johnson: December 6, 2023
Protecting Your Students and Devices during Winter Break Over the past decade, but especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, technology in...
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Pat Hurley: October 31, 2023
Metal Detectors in Schools – Rumors, Claims and Myths
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Emma Johnson: October 5, 2023
Every school’s first priority is keeping staff and students safe. But in a world where safety threats are becoming more frequent, schools must...
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Elizabeth Rupert: October 5, 2023
When planning Halloween celebrations in schools, it's vital to prioritize health and safety to ensure a fun and risk-free event for all students and...
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The Joffe Family: October 3, 2023
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), there were more than 1600 earthquakes of a 5.0 or higher magnitude in 2019, resulting in...
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The Joffe Family: September 12, 2023
As we eagerly approach the upcoming school year, Joffe Academy is proud to introduce our new Safety Committees and Advanced Planning Toolkit. This...
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Cat Cecere: September 8, 2023
Recently, on a cloudless 85-degree day, my husband and I were with a group of friends and their kids sitting around a friend’s pool in our home city...
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Elizabeth Rupert: August 23, 2023
Analysis of the tragic wildfires that impacted Maui last week is already part of the national conversation. In the aftermath of a disaster, it is not...
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The Joffe Family: August 3, 2023
Did you know that many of the general best practices for a strong start to the school year support BOTH a strong, joyful school culture AND safety...
