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School tragedies impact different groups within the education community in very diverse and nuanced ways. Parents and teachers struggle with reassuring children that they are safe. School principals and directors wrestle with assuring parents and teachers that their schools are safe. School administrators struggle with responding to media queries, while reviewing school safety protocols and school nurses must double check to make sure they are prepared as well.
On this channel we are pulling together the most insightful, relevant, compelling guidance and help specifically tailored to each of the impacted groups, curated from special crisis response segments produced by some of the nation's leading education associations including: The National Parent Teachers Association ( PTA), the American Association of School Administrators (AASA), the National Association of Child Care Professionals (NACCP), the National Association of School Nurses (NASN), the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) and more...
Listen to the segments below. To see, discuss or recommend further resources go to Twitter #schoolsafetycrisis.
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Second Thoughts
Think Arming Teachers is Crazy? Okay, But Did You Really Think?
Dorn, Thomas, Roberts, Whitby, Blair, Maiers, Blumengarten
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Special Report: Perhaps what's most crazy about the notion of arming teachers is how most discussions on this important issue are mostly devoid of sober, thoughtful, factual examination. On one extreme, we hear rabid gun supporters encouraging schools to enter an arms race. On the other we see a visceral rejection of the idea so strong that facts are irrelevant. We asked some educators and school security experts to really stop and think about this issue and were surprised by what we found. We think you will be too. |
Related Links: Arm Teachers? | Let's Attack the Casues
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Security Check Points
A Principal’s Guide: 3 Keys to Making Tough Decisions During School Security Reviews
Nancy Flatt Meador, Melissa Reeves, Gregory Thomas, Gary Mathews, Michael Dorn
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In the wake of the tragic shootings at Newtown, conducting school safety reviews can be challenging. Pressure to respond quickly and decisively can lead imprudent, costly, ineffective and unnecessary measures. We have assembled an "A -team" of leading school safety experts to help principals make smart decisions, avoid routine mistakes and determine what's over the top and what's not when making school security decisions. |
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Shocked, Sad, Angry:
Coping With School Tragedies, What Do We Do Now?
Rae Pica with George A. Bonanno, Dr. Joyce Valenza, Marilyn Anderson Rhames
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We are shocked, deeply saddened and angered when senseless violence occurs in schools, hurting children and teachers. What are the best ways to respond? What should you do individually? Where do we find comfort? What is the path forward? What should we do as a community?
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Tipping Point? Rethinking School Security, A Superintendent's Guide
Dan Domenech with Michael Dorn, Gregory Thomas, Gary Mathews, Wm. E Roberts
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Some are calling the tragedy at Newtown a tipping point that may usher in radical changes in school security. According to a survey conducted by the American Association of School Administrators of some 11,000 members, over 90% reported that they had begun reviewing their school security plans over the weekend. To provide some strategic guidance and insight, AASA has assembled a highly experienced and skilled team of school security experts to help rethink school security issues from SROs to arming principals and teachers.
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Crisis Communication 101: Why Education Leaders Need a Plan, How to Create One
John Musso with Candace Belair
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More often than not a crisis is unexpected and leaves little time for planning. This is why developing a crisis communications plan in advance is critical. In this segment we discuss the basics you need to know to plan ahead and be prepared and cool during a school crisis. |
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Coping With Tragedy
Reassuring Children that They are Safe in School
Betsy Landers with Amy Smith
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In the aftermath of the horrific tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School, children will look to us to help them make sense of what happened. They may us ask difficult questions, ones which we may not be prepared to answer. This PTA Radio show will address some of those questions and help parents reassure our children that they are safe in school.
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Closer Look:
Inside the Mind of Violent Youth
Regina Rei Lamourelle with Dr. James Fallon and Brian Stevenson
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Why do young people suddenly turn aggressive, violent and commit unthinkable crimes? What can we tell from neuroscience about brain development in violent teens and young adults? As parents, educators and policy makers struggle to handle increasing violence in teens, our ability to use MRI to see in to the brain offers some new clues and guidance for effective intervention. |
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School Emergencies: How School Nurses Should Prepare for the Unthinkable
Dr. Cynthia Devore, Gail Wold with Donna Mazyck
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In a school emergency or crisis building evacuation, school nurses need to be able to get out fast and bring along what is essential to continue to respond to student needs.
In this segment our guests offer a well consider plan for creating an emergency "grab-and-go" bag. |
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When Crisis Strikes:
Child Care: Is Your Provider Prepared if the Unthinkable Happens?
Beverly Schmalzried, Ph.D. with Dr. Charlotte Hendricks & Linda Smith
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Violence, lockdowns, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes and terrorist attacks are disruptive and frightening. But when disasters strike the anxiety for providers of child care and parents whose children may be across town and out of communication is heightened. The best time to think about how to handle a crisis is now. Tune in as we provide some practical tips on what providers and parents should do to prepare for the unthinkable. |
MORE: Visit Dr. Charlotte Hendrick's Web Site
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