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Metal Detectors in Schools
Pat Hurley: October 31, 2023
Metal Detectors in Schools – Rumors, Claims and Myths
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Pat Hurley: October 31, 2023
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Your School Received an Online Threat. Now What? Five Steps to Keep Your School Community Safe
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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Ensuring a Spooktacular Yet Safe Halloween in Schools: Top 7 Health and Safety Considerations
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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Best Practices for Earthquake Safety in Schools - At-A-Glance
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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Safety Committees and Advanced Planning Toolkit
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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Mass violence: from a parent’s perspective
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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Reflections on Discussing Disasters Post-Maui
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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4 simple ways to make your campus safer this back to school season
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...
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Keeping School Safety A Priority During Leadership Transitions
The Joffe Family: May 4, 2023
Over the years, we’ve watched many schools navigate leadership transitions. From Heads of School and Principals to APs and Deans, changing leaders...
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4 School Safety Priorities for the Spring and Early Summer
The Joffe Family: May 4, 2023
This time of year is never short on to do’s for school leaders and administrators! Whether you’re trying to triage your current list of projects, or...