Active Engagement

How Rural Schools Are Redefining School Safety Through Relationships and Proactive Systems

On Principles of Change, a podcast by Raptor Technologies, host Dr. Amy Grosso sits down with Dr. Miguel Salazar, principal of Sundown Middle School in Sundown, Texas, to explore how one rural district is redefining school safety through culture, systems, and human connection. Together, they unpack how proactive frameworks, community values, and intentional relationship-building can…

Protecting Private Schools and Faith-Based Communities

School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this episode of School Safety Today, host Dr. Amy Grosso speaks with Adam Coughran, founder of Safe Kids, Inc., about how private and faith-based schools can strengthen safety practices despite limited resources. KEY POINTS: Physical systems, community engagement, and knowledge must work together for effective…

Just Thinking… From Classrooms to Communities, Active Engagement Drives Real Results

Across the country, school districts are searching for sustainable ways to foster equity, achievement, and connection in diverse communities. Amid rapid change in technology and teaching methods, one practice remains consistently vital: active engagement. Research indicates that parental involvement—a crucial component of meaningful engagement—is a significant predictor of student success. According to the National…

Just Thinking About…Putting the Fun Back into Learning: Brandon Ligon’s Insights on Enhancing Student Engagement

Educators discover that rekindling student curiosity requires bridging the gap between rigorous curriculum demands and genuine enjoyment in the classroom

Eradicating the School-to-Prison Pipeline

Security leaders reveal how proper school safety measures can interrupt the pathway pushing students toward the criminal justice system

How Culture and Climate Shape School Security

Strong school cultures and positive climates prove foundational to preventing violence and breaches before security systems ever come into play

Orchestrate by ScreenBeam Transforms One-to-One Learning: A New Era of Classroom Collaboration Begins

Teachers gain new ways to manage interactive classrooms where every student's device becomes a tool for real-time collaboration and engagement

Science Comes to Life with Kate the Chemist

A chemist and entertainer is transforming how students connect with science through interactive, theatrical demonstrations

SMART Webinar Series: Canva + Lumio = A Powerful Collaboration

Educators unlock deeper student engagement by combining interactive design tools with customizable learning platforms

SMART Webinar Series: Transforming Your Existing Lessons with Lumio

Educators learn how to convert static lesson materials into dynamic interactive experiences that boost student participation and engagement

SMART Webinar Series: Igniting Engagement Through Collaboration and Feedback

Educators discover how real-time collaboration and targeted feedback transform passive classrooms into dynamic learning environments

SMART Webinar Series: Joy of Fall – Building Relationships with Routines

Educators discover how consistent classroom routines and interactive tools create stronger student connections and more engaged learning environments

SMART Webinar Series: Taking Your Notebook Lessons to the Next Level with Lumio

Educators can transform static digital lessons into dynamic, collaborative experiences that boost student engagement and participation