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THE VIEW FROM HERE


The Community Engagement Gap
Why a Blended Engagement Strategy Matters School districts have made great strides in communication over the past decade. Improved websites, active social media presence, mobile apps, regular newsletters, town hall meetings, and strategic stakeholder communications demonstrate genuine commitment to keeping communities informed and connected. These investments are valuable and essential. They maintain regular contact with families, celebrate student achievements, ensure timely

David Brake
Oct 314 min read


School Safety & Wellness: A Perfect Storm
School districts are facing a perfect school safety & wellness storm: exploding legal settlements, mass teacher exodus, and student wellness crises. Two affordable, evidence-based solutions can calm the storm before it hits. Legal Settlements Legal settlements for safety-related incidents in K-12 schools have exploded dramatically in the last decade. United Educators reported 54 settlements exceeding $2.5 million in 2024 alone—and 118 total settlements over $250,000. This rep

David Brake
Sep 124 min read


BEST PRACTICES: School Safety & Well-being Intelligence
Addressing the Problem Through Every Lens At a time when school safety and student well-being are paramount concerns, educational leaders need insightful, actionable intelligence—comprehensive, multi-perspective data that reveals the complete picture of their school environment. The Grandview Group's School Safety and Well-being Survey delivers a 360-degree view of your school environment through the eyes of those who matter most: Students , Staff , and Parents . Three Perspe

David Brake
Aug 284 min read
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