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

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

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