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K-12 Schools

Surge in Electric Scooter Accidents Spurs School Bans

Many K-12 schools and college campuses have banned or limited electric scooters as recent data shows e-scooter injuries rose from under 30,000 in 2020 to 118,485 in 2024.
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A Gunshot Detection System Designed with School Safety in Mind

Hear what sets apart Bosch’s gunshot detection system from others on the market and see a demo of how the technology works.
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Rigby Middle School Shooting: 7 Lessons Learned and 29 Recommendations for Improved Emergency Response

An after-action report from the Rigby Middle School shooting provides helpful insight into ways schools can prevent and respond to active assailants.
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Public School Enrollment Decline: Why Students Are Leaving, Where They’re Going, and Why It Matters

A July 2024 study predicts public schools will lose 16 million additional students by 2030, putting enrollment at or slightly above 50% of the market.
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3 Ways You Can and Should Support Gender Diverse Students

Familiarizing yourself with common terminology and inclusive language is just one way to ensure gender diverse students feel safe and supported.
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School Counselor Shortages by State and Its Impact on Students

Mental health care provider and school counselor shortages are significantly impacting children as they struggle with their mental health at alarming rates.
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Test Your FERPA Knowledge: Can This Student Info Be Released?

Here are nine practical scenarios in which a request is made to access student information. Would providing the data be a FERPA violation?
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Test Your FERPA Knowledge: Can This Student Info Be Released?

Here are nine practical scenarios in which a request is made to access student information. Would providing the data be a FERPA violation?
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Which States Have Banned Cell Phones in Schools?

As of Dec. 2025, 35 states and Washington, D.C., have signed or already enacted laws or policies regarding student cell phone usage in K-12 classrooms.
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