Skip to content
‹ Back to IndustriesEducation Technology

The Financial Puzzle of SRO Staffing and Training

Schools are experiencing budget constraints while needing to hire armed security officers and develop training programs. This episode of 'SecurED' addresses the pressure on educational institutions to ensure safety without compromising the learning environment. It's a critical conversation on balancing security costs and a nurturing educational atmosphere.

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.

By Mike Matranga · · Andrew Callis Jr.EducationSchool SafetySchool Security
Share

Key takeaways

01

Schools face budget pressures and a need for armed security.

02

Discussion on balancing security and nurturing educational environments.

03

Increased focus on school safety due to recent events.

Free workspace

Turn your Education Technology expertise into content.

Record interviews, organize footage, and write with AI on a free trial of the MarketScale platform for qualifying companies. No demo required, no credit card.

Try it Free

In a climate where school safety is a paramount concern, the latest episode of "SecurED" dives deep into the intricate web of challenges facing educational institutions. As the nation grapples with ensuring the security of its schools, this discussion couldn't be more timely. The stakes are high, and the need for innovative solutions has never been more pressing.

The stakes are high, and the need for innovative solutions has never been more pressing.

Why Now?

With a surge in school safety discussions, this episode couldn't have come at a better time. Recent events have intensified the focus on keeping our schools secure, prompting a closer examination of the tools and strategies in play.

The Burning Question:

Amidst the turmoil and uncertainty, the core question remains: How can we strike the right balance between safeguarding our schools and providing a nurturing environment for our children?

Key Takeaways:

  • The financial conundrum: Delving into the costs of securing schools and the need for sustainable funding.
  • The myth of a quick fix: Exploring the limitations of reactive approaches like placing officers in schools.
  • Data-driven decisions: Highlighting the importance of statistics in shaping effective security measures.

Andrew Callis Jr. brings a wealth of experience and insights to the table. As a respected voice in the field of school security, his expertise is grounded in years of practical involvement and a commitment to protecting our youngest stakeholders.

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.

Book DemoSee how it works15 minutes, straight to a calendar.

About the author

MM
Mike Matranga
B2B Weekly

The week in Education Technology, and sixteen other industries, every Monday.

Ten stories, one-line takes, five minutes. Free.

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 Trial

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. Start a free trial and see it with your own people. For qualifying companies, no credit card, no demo required.

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

What your free trial includes

Hands-on access to the MarketScale platform
Media requests to your crowd, remote recording, AI writing tools
No demo required. No credit card.
For qualifying companies. Company confirmation required.

More Education Technology Insights

More EdTech companies are changing hands, at lower prices

More EdTech companies are changing hands, at lower prices

Edtech acquisitions reached 149 through August 2026, with four months of the year still to go. In Berkery Noyes’ data, the median disclosed revenue multiple fell from 2.3x to 1.3x, though deals above $160 million carried a median 5.9x in its historical sample.

  • 01Corum Group counted 149 edtech acquisitions through August 2026, and Berkery Noyes’ data shows the median disclosed revenue multiple dropped from 2.3x in the second half of 2025 to 1.3x in the first half of 2026.
  • 02Only 9% of deals disclose terms, so the number to watch is whether disclosed deal value starts rising alongside deal count or stays near $6.5 billion.

Oct 30, 2026

A $4 billion repair backlog will now shape Louisiana's college building budgets

A $4 billion repair backlog will now shape Louisiana's college building budgets

A Gordian assessment prepared for the Board of Regents puts the deferred maintenance backlog at Louisiana's public colleges at $4 billion. Buildings in the LSU and University of Louisiana systems average 64 years old, compared with 53 years for the community and technical colleges. Those findings now sit alongside a $1.25 billion capital request covering 73 projects.

  • 01Louisiana's state buildings are 70% concentrated on public postsecondary campuses, making higher education the primary owner of state-owned facility inventory.
  • 02The University of Louisiana System has the largest share of highest-risk buildings (over 50 years old) at 35%, while the community and technical college system leads in low-risk buildings at 22%.
  • 03The $1.25 billion capital outlay request covers 73 construction projects but measures construction and new work, not the $4 billion deferred maintenance backlog, representing different funding categories.

Oct 29, 2026

Field of study drives community college certificate earnings test outcomes

Field of study drives community college certificate earnings test outcomes

Community college degrees almost all pass the new federal earnings test. Certificate results vary more: in Texas, construction trades certificates put students $48,000 ahead while IT certificates left them $21,000 behind.

  • 01Field of study is the sharper question for program review: in Texas, construction certificates beat similar peers by about $48,000 after five years while IT certificates trailed by about $21,000.

Oct 27, 2026

Explore More Education Technology Insights

Read more expert perspectives from across Education Technology.

Browse Education Technology Hub

About the Expert

MM
Mike Matranga

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 Demo

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