School Safety Free Period

School safety incidents don't happen in isolation. In this episode of the School Safety Free Period podcast Dr. Klinger explores the many steps in preventing and responding to violent incidents in schools.

Is it poor judgement, bad classroom management, a lack of oversight - or maybe all of the above? In this School Safety Free Period podcast Dr. Klinger examines how individual bad decisions impact school safety.

What is the duty of care regarding vulnerable populations and what can be done to keep them safe? Dr. Klinger discusses some of the issues related to school safety and our responsibilities to the students in our care.

Can Restorative Practices and Disciplinary Consequences Effectively Co-Exist? The Klingers discuss the opposing viewpoints of restorative practices and more traditional discipline in schools.www.eSchoolSafety.org

Bigfoot and Weird Dads Come to School. The Klingers discuss the continuum of opinions and safety issues between a harmless prank and a malicious act.www.eSchoolSafety.org

Dr. Amy Klinger and Amanda Klinger, Esq. discuss how saying "the quiet part out loud" is a critical element of school safety and violence prevention. For more information: www.eSchoolSafety.org

There's alot to learn about fear! Join us with our special guest, Dr. Michel Cazary as we discuss her research about the impact of fear, especially as it pertains to school safety.

Wow this weather! How do extreme conditions impact school safety? Let's discuss some concerns and strategies related to this crazy weather!www.eSchoolSafety.org

Dr. Amy Klinger and Amanda Klinger, Esq. kick off 2024 with a discussion of the school-based violent incidents and threats that US schools faced in the fall of 2023.

Why don't people do what we want them to do? In this week's School Safety Free Period podcast, the Klingers examine how to implement school safety measures with fidelity.

Is your school nose blind? The Klingers discuss the importance of a fresh set of eyes identifying potential safety concerns. Whether it's a formal comprehensive school assessment or just your own critical self-reflection, there are potential vulnerabilities in every school.

It's Back to School Bingo! Amy and Amanda discuss some of the tribulations and rewards of starting another school year. Commiserate and get practical tips all in one podcast!

Dr. Amy Klinger and Amanda Klinger, Esq. talk about the school year that was, with an in-depth discussion of the 2022-2023 Violence in Schools Report. Read the full report here: www.eSchoolSafety.org/violence

With a new school year just around the corner, Dr. Amy Klinger and Amanda Klinger, Esq. take some time to preview the upcoming 2022-2023 Violence in Schools Report. Looking back on the year that was to help inform and prepare educators for what is to come. For more information, head to www.eSchoolSafety.org

We're back and better than ever! Dr. Amy Klinger and Amanda Klinger, Esq. are back to the always important and sometimes very fun work of the School Safety Free Period livestream and podcast! In this 'getting back into the groove' episode, your favorite Klingers talk about the work we have been up to, and give a preview of the SSFP for the '23-'24 school year.

In this episode of the School Safety Free Period, we'll examine some critical semantic distinctions that must drive our planning for the next school year.

We know that eventually teachers and students will be back in school, but it won't be business as usual. In this planning-based episode of the School Safety Free Period, we'll examine 5 quintessential school elements that we need to stop doing in a post-pandemic educational system.www.eSchoolSafety.org/online-pd

What does school look like in a post-pandemic world? As we slowly and cautiously look forward to education after Covid-19, we must reflect on what school looks like. How do we "re-start" schooling? What are some of the critical decisions that educators need to make? Join us for a cautiously optimistic discussion of "going back to school".

Is school safety still a concern during online home instruction? You bet! Join us for a discussion of safety concerns you might not have considered as part of online schooling.

Education in an AloneTogether world. In this week's podcast, we'll reflect on the continuing migration from the education we used to know to our current "new normal". What will stay the same and what will change? Let's focus on ways in which we can enhance our professional practice by being AloneTogether during these uncertain times.

You’ve probably heard ALOT about the public health implications of COVID-19, but the global pandemic’s impact on education still leaves a lot of room for examination and reflection. In this special edition podcast, Dr. Amy Klinger and Amanda Klinger, Esq. discuss new school safety concerns in the wake of the pandemic, and how COVID-19 can shift the ways we think about emergency response and preparedness as educators and students adjust to our ‘new normal’.

On this week's School Safety Free Period we'll examine some critical (and not so critical) concerns and strategies for dealing with the current public health crisis posed by the COVID 19 virus. Had enough of virus talk? There are important take aways for all hazards crisis planning as well!

Remember zero tolerance? It often results in ugly unintended consequences, like a six year old getting arrested or a special needs student being removed from school. We can ensure the safety of students without using a harsh blanket approach to threats of violence. Dr. Amy Klinger and Amanda Klinger discuss the implications of zero tolerance.

In this week's episode of The School Safety Free Period we'll discuss the national teachers’ unions calls for the end of unannounced or traumatic lockdown drills. Join us as we discuss the implications of this advocacy and the potential next steps, as well as some recent events that demonstrate the need to re-think what we are doing to our kids in the name of safety.

In this week's episode of the School Safety Free Period, we'll take a look at the nagging question of why the number of threats and incidents in schools hasn't decreased over time, despite funding, initiatives, and media attention. Why can't we stop threats and incidents of violence in schools?

What about school safety after school? In this episode of the School Safety Free Period we'll examine the mayhem that can ensue in schools after hours and discuss strategies to make our schools safer AFTER school.

The school safety awards - It's time for the year in review at the start of awards season. Join Dr. Amy Klinger and Amanda Klinger for a look at the best of the best, (and the worst of the worst) in the world of school safety. We'll discuss resources and strategies that we recommend, discuss encouraging trends, and lament some areas of concern.

In this week's episode of the School Safety Free Period we'll answer some questions from readers and listeners, and discuss the questions we get asked most frequently.

In this week's episode of the School Safety Free Period we’ll look at some of the ways in which misguided safety efforts are compromising student rights, treating them like inmates and even putting them in physical danger.

In this week's episode of the School Safety Free Period we’ll look at some of the ways in which misguided safety efforts are compromising student rights, treating them like inmates and even putting them in physical danger.

In this week’s School Safety Free Period, we’ll discuss the enduring (and troubling) legacy of Columbine, examine the proliferation of pepper spray for creating havoc in schools, and reflect on the ethical concerns raised by security companies buying their way into a recommendation as a safety partner by the national School Superintendent’s Association.

On this week's School Safety Free Period we'll explore more bus problems, discuss the unintended consequences of anonymous tip lines, and review some random events where perception wasn't reality. Join us!

In recent days we've seen lots of media attention and public outcry about two contrasting interpretations of school safety awareness. In what ways are controversies about school shooting sweatshirts or Sandy Hook Promise's "gut punch" videos furthering the school safety conversation? And what are the implications for teachers and administrators as we struggle to keep our students safe from all kinds of hazards? Sandy Hook Promise PSA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5ykN...For more information, head to: www.eSchoolSafety.org

As we start a new school year, parents', teachers', and students' thoughts turn to the threat of a school shooting. In just the last 2 weeks there have been several thwarted plots, and a shooting at a high school football game in Alabama. Yet statistics show us that kids are more likely to die by drowning or a bicycle accident than a school shooting. Can both of these contradictory notions be true at once? Join us for a lively discussion of the active shooter paradox.

Let’s take a moment to examine some of the most ridiculous incidents of the past school year, not just to acknowledge the absurdities with which schools must deal, but more importantly to reflect on the important take aways for all schools.

How on earth did we get from point A to point B? Misguided attempts to fix school safety problems results in the use of dogs to eliminate school shootings, door-less bathrooms, and setting the baseball field on fire.

Bus drivers gone wild? School bus safety concerns continue with a drunk guy riding the bus, and drivers with unsolvable problems.

Active shooter response using hockey pucks, samari swords on campus, and elementary cell block violence. Watch the livestream replay here:

In this episode, Dr. Klinger and Amanda Klinger chat about potentially dangerous bathroom slang and peeing in trash cans, but it's not all scatological, as they also discuss a clandestine meeting invitation gone awry.