Skip to content
MarketScale
‹ Back to IndustriesEducation Technology

Addressing the Concerns of Affordability in School Security

In a timely discussion on school safety, host Mike Matranga engages with Susan Payne, School Safety & Prevention Expert and Founder of Safe2Tell, to tackle the common excuses of lack of funds and denial when it comes to implementing effective security measures in K-12 education. As the stakes for student safety continue to rise,…

This story was produced through MarketScale. See how Education Technology teams put it to work with Executive Thought Leadership.

Promoted content from ASAP Security on MarketScale.

Share

Get featured

Want to get featured in MarketScale Education Technology?

Create a free MarketScale workspace and get your company's expertise featured across our Education Technology coverage. No credit card, no demo required.

Start free

In a timely discussion on school safety, host Mike Matranga engages with Susan Payne, School Safety & Prevention Expert and Founder of Safe2Tell, to tackle the common excuses of lack of funds and denial when it comes to implementing effective security measures in K-12 education. As the stakes for student safety continue to rise, Payne provides valuable insights on accessing necessary funds and engaging government leaders at all levels to prioritize school safety.

On this clip from an upcoming episode of SecurED, host Mike Matranga and guest Susan Payne delve into the crucial question: “What do you say to those who deny the need for enhanced school security measures in schools and claim insufficient funds?” They confront the excuses often heard and shed light on practical strategies to address both the financial and denial challenges faced by educational institutions.

Mike Matranga, CEO of M6 Global Defense, leads the conversation, while Susan Payne, a renowned School Safety & Prevention Expert, shares her expertise and experiences. Together, they explore the ways to overcome barriers and secure the necessary resources for effective school safety measures.

In this enlightening episode, you’ll discover:

  • Strategies to access funding opportunities at local, state, and federal levels.
  • The importance of engaging in dialogue and assessment to identify gaps and barriers in school safety.
  • The significance of being proactive and prepared to apply for grants and funds as they become available.

Susan Payne, Founder of Safe2Tell and an esteemed figure in the field of school safety, brings her extensive background and industry accolades to the conversation. With her expertise, she has assisted numerous educational institutions in establishing best practices for violence prevention and early intervention.

Stay Tuned For The Full Episode!

Video TranscriptExpand ↓

You know, there's there's two common themes that we hear, with our clients. And and we certainly understand, and we we can absolutely relate. It is to the to the most popular excuses we hear for not taking action in the k twelve space is one, we don't have the funds. And and two, it won't happen here. So what do you say to those people who continually say that we don't have those type of kids? It won't happen here. And and Secondly, what do you say to the people that say, we can't afford it? How do they how do they access those funds? Well, for one, it's important to say people do say that every day. And what we see is with tragedy, sometimes that sparks those leaders at the top of government to provide more opportunities for those strategic funds. It's important that we're engaging and talking with them about assessing statewide. You can go all the way from the local level to the state level to the federal level. So there are grants available. We need to prepare for those in advance because often they come down in May or in the springtime when schools are very busy and they're due early June. So you have to be prepared almost before they release. So having a plan for that, but also before you have that, you have to know and have an assessment of what your gaps, what your barriers are, and what your your plan is that you need to implement. So by having that ready to go, that gives you the ability to then plan for those funds and to make it happen.

ASAP Security

Part of this channel

ASAP Security

Physical security expertise for facilities, campuses, and commercial properties.

Visit the channel

Your experts belong here

Every story in MarketScale Education Technology starts with a company putting its implementation leads, instructional designers, and district partners on the record. Buyers are already reading this topic. The only question is whose experts they find.

Procurement teams read long before they ever call, and your implementers get to answer their questions first.

Get your team featuredSee how it works15 minutes, straight to a calendar.

Follow Education Technology Insights

Get new expert content in your inbox.

Education Technology: are you visible to AI?

Before they reach out, Education Technology buyers ask AI engines which vendors to trust. Explore how your experts, customers, and partners can become useful content for buyers and AI search.

Free plan

You just read one Education Technology expert. Your company is full of them.

This article was produced through MarketScale. The same platform turns your implementation leads, instructional designers, and district partners into the articles, video, and social content Education Technology buyers are searching for. Create a free workspace and see it with your own people. No credit card, no demo required.

NPS +73 · 1,000+ creators · 38+ countries

What you get, free

Your own MarketScale workspace, up to 10 people
One professional video edit a month for qualifying companies
Media requests to your crowd, remote recording, AI writing tools
$0, no credit card, nothing that expires

More Education Technology Insights

Michigan's $250M Detroit innovation center is built with Detroit, not for it

Michigan's $250M Detroit innovation center is built with Detroit, not for it

The University of Michigan Center for Innovation, a $250 million facility opening in downtown Detroit in 2027, is designing its workforce programs with community input rather than for the community. Led by director of community engagement Lutalo Sanifu, UMCI is piloting curricula across climate action, urban technology, advanced manufacturing and other fields through focus groups and workshops while the building is under construction.

  • 01UMCI is conducting focus groups and pilot courses before opening to shape curriculum with residents, moving the end-of-course survey to the front.
  • 02Workforce development begins at age 14 and continues into adulthood, stacking micro-credentials and badges into larger certifications tied to employer hiring needs.
  • 03UMCI operates as a startup inside a large institution, with multiple U of M colleges jointly building curriculum around smart cities and urban technology across youth, workforce and graduate learners.

Sep 15, 2026

The Innovator at the Center of UMCI - Episode 2

The Innovator at the Center of UMCI - Episode 2

Scott Shireman, who leads the University of Michigan Center for Innovation (UMCI), moved from the Bay Area to help position Detroit as a destination for talent. His strategy centers on a collaborative network linking the university with Wayne State, Michigan Central and TechTown to support Detroit's revival and sustain the University of Michigan's elite standing.

  • 01Scott Shireman's career took a significant detour to Coursera, where scaling a global enterprise in the tech startup world gave him what he likened to 'a second MBA.'
  • 02UMCI's strategy involves forging connections with local institutions like Wayne State, Michigan Central, and TechTown to build a cohesive ecosystem that attracts and retains top talent.
  • 03Shireman aims to attract and retain top talent by building a collaborative ecosystem that turns Detroit into a 'destination city' melding talent with opportunity.

Sep 15, 2026

Cognizant Expands Google Cloud Deal, Deploys Gemini Enterprise

Cognizant Expands Google Cloud Deal, Deploys Gemini Enterprise

Cognizant announced on July 7, 2026 an expanded partnership with Google Cloud to deploy Gemini Enterprise and Google Workspace across its own organization and to joint clients, according to PR Newswire. The announcement cites internal benchmarks and one client example, alongside separate federal and education adoption data points for Google Workspace.

  • 01Cognizant reports 30% improvement in software development velocity using Gemini Enterprise with its Antigravity 2.0 tooling for code tasks and legacy modernization
  • 02Role-based agents deployed by Cognizant are intended to automate 60% to 70% of manual effort in targeted workflows
  • 03U.S. communications and entertainment provider achieved 17% increase in first-contact resolution and resolved nearly one-third of appointment requests through AI automation with Cognizant's Gemini Enterprise deployment

Sep 12, 2026

Explore More Education Technology Insights

Read more expert perspectives from across Education Technology.

Browse Education Technology Hub

For B2B teams

Your experts could be publishing here

Stories like this one run on content MarketScale captures from real practitioners. See how your team's expertise becomes coverage in Education Technology and beyond.

Book a 15-minute demo

Or call us. No forms required. We pick up. 214-945-2512