Few things get a community’s attention more than a school shooting or threats of violence in our schools.

In today's educational landscape, ensuring the safety and well-being of students is paramount. While many schools diligently conduct facility inspections and review security policies, there's an often-overlooked goldmine of information: The students themselves. Gathering feedback, sentiments, and stories directly from students about their experiences and perceptions of safety can provide invaluable insights that traditional assessments might miss. Why Student Feedback Matters

High school graduate profiles, more popularly known as Portrait of a Graduate (or POG) , have become the “hot new thing” in the world of education. These aspirational vision statements articulating the durable skills and competencies students should master before high school graduation are being advocated by states and developed by school districts nationwide to better prepare students for their futures. PARENTS: If you’re not sure whether your school district has jumped on t