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CITE 2026 Preview: School Safety, Innovation, and Connected Technology

Explore CITE 2026 sessions on school safety solutions, connected technology, and emergency readiness. Meet CENTEGIX at Booth 223 in Anaheim.

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School Safety Funding: How Michigan Leaders Prioritize Investments

Explore how two Michigan superintendents evaluate school safety funding, balance mental health and security needs, and prioritize investments.

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Beyond the Technology: How School Leaders Build Staff Trust and a Culture of Safety

Discover how Michigan superintendents used training, transparency, and staff involvement to build trust and adoption of their school alert systems.

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How Two Superintendents Built School Safety Systems Their Staff Trust

Two Michigan superintendents share how they strengthened school safety plans, earned staff trust, and improved real-world emergency response.

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The Future of School Safety: Why Emergency Management Systems Must Work Together

Discover why connected emergency management systems, unified visibility, and integrated school safety technology are shaping the future of response.

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Why School Safety Plans Fail Without Real-World Testing

A school safety plan is only the beginning. Learn how realistic drills, integrated technology, and first responder coordination expose critical gaps.

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Craig Hawkesworth: How Everyday School Emergencies Build Crisis Readiness

Craig Hawkesworth explains how everyday school emergencies, wearable panic buttons, and regular training help districts prepare for a crisis.

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Safety Solutions: How Superintendents Turn Plans Into Action

Discover how superintendents implement safety solutions through district-wide leadership, employee engagement, consistent expectations, and accountability.

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Why Community Partnerships Matter for School Safety—and 5 You Can Improve Right Now

Learn how superintendents strengthen school safety through collaboration with law enforcement, legislators, school boards, and community stakeholders.

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Is Your School Safety Plan Working? 5 Things Superintendents Should Look For

Is your school safety plan working? Superintendents share how to evaluate school safety, staff readiness, reporting practices, and daily preparedness.

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Jack Markell on Wearable Panic Buttons and Alyssa’s Law: Turning Policy Into Protection

Jack Markell connects Alyssa’s Law funding with practical school protection and discusses wearable panic buttons for everyday emergencies and major crises.

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Jack Markell on Critical Incident Mapping: Why Responders Need to Know the Building

Jack Markell recalls Delaware’s school preparedness efforts and explains why responders need building layouts and clear emergency location information.

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Jack Markell on School Safety Funding: “Show Me Your Budget”

Former Governor Jack Markell explains why school safety funding must turn promises into resources that help schools put their safety plans into action.

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From Concern to Accountability: How School Boards Can Advance School Safety

NSBA & MOSS webinar experts explain how school boards can advance school safety through policy, funding, practiced plans, and district leadership accountability.

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Ron Self on Why Staff Didn’t Use His District’s School Alert System

After retraining staff across 45 campuses, Ron Self still saw little use of a school alert app. Hear what he learned about adoption and everyday emergencies.

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Ron Self on the Student Who Changed His Mission in School Safety

A student's daily greeting changed Ron Self's career. Hear how that relationship shaped his approach to school safety, staff empowerment, and everyday emergencies.

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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.