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How a Wearable Panic Button Made School Safety Everyone’s Responsibility
Superintendent Jeffrey Harrison explains how wearable panic buttons empowered every employee, including bus drivers, to support school safety.
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How One District Rethought Aging Infrastructure to Invest in School Safety Solutions
Superintendent Jeffrey Harrison shares how an aging PA system led his Ohio district to rethink infrastructure and school safety investments.
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Why School Safety Can’t Wait: An Ohio Superintendent’s Perspective
Ohio Superintendent Jeffrey Harrison explains why school safety must support everyday response, student belonging, and district planning now.
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How a Wearable Panic Button Supports Faster Medical Emergency Response
Axon’s Josh Isner and CENTEGIX’s Brent Cobb share how a wearable panic button can help school staff request help, share precise location, and accelerate medical emergency response.
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Chief Newman Answers: Why Do School Emergency Plans Fail at the Communication Stage?
What does it take to protect 230,000 students? For Chief John Newman, the answer draws on 41 years of experience spanning law enforcement and school safety.
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Teacher Retention
Teacher retention is a challenge many schools face. Feeling unsafe is a major reason teachers are leaving the profession. Here's what you need to know.
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National Teacher Shortage, Why It’s Happening and What You Can Do
The national teacher shortage is slowing students’ return to pre-COVID achievement levels, but increased campus safety could increase teacher retention.
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CENTEGIX Visitor Management: Automated Tools for a Safer School Community
A robust school visitor management system allows schools to easily screen, check in, authenticate, and locate visitors in real time, promoting a safe environment.
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Critical Incident Mapping with CENTEGIX Safety Blueprint® Helps Create a Culture of Safety
CENTEGIX Safety Blueprint® critical incident mapping technology helps accelerate emergency response for better outcomes.
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A School Safety Plan For Everyday Crises
Staff in K-12 schools are now utilizing wearable technology as an integrated tool in their school safety plan to respond quickly in emergency situations.
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Implementing School Alert System Best Practices
A guide to best practices for implementing a school alert system to keep campus connected, enact safety protocols, and accelerate emergency response during a crisis.
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The Impact of Building a Culture of Safety in Schools: Fostering a Safe and Positive Educational Environment with the CENTEGIX Safety Platform
CENTEGIX Safety Platform is the center of a comprehensive suite of school safety solutions that help schools create a safe and positive educational environment.
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Alyssa’s Law Update: CENTEGIX Wearable Panic Buttons Set the Standard
CENTEGIX school alert system featuring CrisisAlert wearable panic buttons empower districts across the US to meet the requirements of Alyssa’s Law.
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School Safety Insights I’ve Learned from K-12 Colleagues
As you look forward to students returning to the classroom, preparing for an event may include determining how this grant can improve safety and security measures for your schools.
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Account for EVERY Emergency, EVERY Employee, EVERYWHERE on Campus!
Despite the focus on active shooter tragedies, you must ensure your emergency response solution has the breadth and depth to handle every emergency that arises on your campuses.
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Leverage PCCD Grants to Enhance your 3-layer School Safety Framework
You can empower every employee to quickly and easily request help from anywhere on campus via a wearable device. Learn more about leveraging PCDD Grants to enhance your school's safety.
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How Traditional School Security Options Fail Us
Here are three common school security points of failure and five ways to avoid them.
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Making Sure Alyssa’s Law Protects Our Children in Schools
When there is a threatening incident in a school, time saves lives. Florida has recently taken an important step to accelerate responses and protect children and educators with Alyssa’s Law.
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7 Ways to Maintain a Safe School Community
“We have to do everything we can to have safe schools and protect our students,” is a phrase Mike Johnson, Managing Director at ClearpathEPM, not only repeats but constantly works toward each day.
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Federal Funding Enhances School Safety Now and into the Future
The federal government is hard at work ensuring Americans receive financial assistance for hardships endured during the pandemic.
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Getting Help for the Everyday & the Unthinkable
“That’s why I chose CENTEGIX. Their mission spoke to my core – by providing help and support when educators and students need it most,” said Carly Smith, Regional Vice President, in her blog post.
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