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Career-Connected Continuing Ed: How Upright Education Helps Colleges Upskill Adult Learners in Digital Skills

Higher education is undergoing a quiet shift. While undergraduate enrollments remain in long-term decline, continuing education has emerged as one of the sector’s fastest-growing segments, expanding at more than 11% annually. At the same time, rapid advances in AI, data, and cybersecurity are reshaping nearly every job category, forcing institutions to rethink how quickly…

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…

Why Is Video Surveillance the First Frontier for AI in Security?

Video surveillance has long been the backbone of physical security, but with the integration of artificial intelligence, it’s becoming the first frontier for meaningful innovation. Chuck Wilson, Chairman of Technology, alliant; CEO Emeritus, National Systems Contractors Association, explains why AI is reshaping this space faster than any other. At the core of the shift is…

Closing the Gap Between Lockdowns and Live Visibility

In this episode of Secured, Mike Monsive, CEO of ASAP Security, sits down once again with Idan Koren, CMO of Verkada, for a deep dive into how cloud-native technology is transforming school security across the U.S. with live visibility. With Verkada now protecting over 20 million students nationwide, Idan shares why the company’s integrated…

Smart Safety: How Technology is Transforming School Event Security

School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this episode of School Safety Today by Raptor Technologies, host Dr. Amy Grosso talks with TJ Markland, General Manager of Payments at Raptor Technologies, to discuss the often-overlooked safety challenges of school events—from daytime assemblies to Friday night football. As schools work to balance hospitality…

Beyond the Fence: Proactive Perimeter Security with Video Analytics

Real-time threat detection technology helps security teams stop intruders before they breach facility grounds

School Safety Cannot Wait; New Technology is Essential for Today’s Threats

Legacy security measures are falling short as schools face evolving threats that demand smarter, faster technological responses

SROs in Action: Balancing Safety, Education, and Mentorship

School resource officers navigate the complex intersection of law enforcement, student guidance, and crisis prevention in today's educational environments

Safe Return: How Schools Can Prepare for a Back-to-School, Part 1

District leaders share practical strategies for balancing security protocols with student and staff wellness during the back-to-school transition

Continuous Improvement in Threat Assessment Practices

Schools that prioritize ongoing evaluation and refinement of threat assessment practices can better identify and prevent potential violence before it escalates

The Dual Nature of AI: Good Intentions, Bad Outcomes?

While AI strengthens security defenses, organizations must grapple with unintended consequences of powerful new tools

School Violence Prevention and Response

Schools can detect warning signs early through vigilant communication, behavioral awareness, and community participation in prevention efforts

Enhancing Law Enforcement Training for K-12 Security Incidents

Schools need integrated safety strategies that go far beyond technology to truly protect students and staff

Securing Our Schools: Threat Assessments, Access Control, and Analytics

Educational leaders are combining threat assessment protocols with intelligent access systems to create comprehensive safety ecosystems across campuses

Digital Defense: Addressing Cyber Threats in Education

Schools must balance rapid digital innovation with protecting student data and institutional infrastructure from evolving online threats

AI Revolution in School Safety: How Video Analytics Enhances Security and Peace of Mind

Advanced video analytics help under-resourced schools detect security threats faster and protect students more effectively

Proactively Protecting Schools with Intelligent AI

AI-powered systems are shifting school security from reactive response to predictive threat detection before incidents occur

Protecting Schools in 2024: Cybersecurity, Technology, and Readiness

Schools face mounting pressure to fortify both physical safety and digital defenses as threats evolve faster than institutional readiness

Can A.I. Keep Us Safe Everywhere

Educators weigh whether AI-powered gun detection can prevent tragedy while respecting privacy concerns in schools

The Empty Mandate and Unfunded Promises of House Bill 3

Legislative mandates without adequate funding leave schools scrambling to implement security improvements they cannot afford

Arming Teachers: Navigating the Threats and Disadvantages

Rigorous training and tactical reality challenge assumptions about who can safely handle armed confrontations in schools

The HERO Program’s Perspective on the Evolution of School Safety

Experts argue that traditional safety drills fall short in preparing students for real-world threats, sparking debate over more effective communication strategi

Secure Schools Begin with Empowered & Trained Staff

Staff training and preparedness emerge as the most critical defense against school security threats, outweighing expensive equipment investments

Critical Thinking is a Simple but Key Skill for New & Prospective Security Professionals

As AI transforms security operations, professionals must develop the analytical judgment to separate signal from noise in increasingly complex data environments

The Financial Puzzle of SRO Staffing and Training

Schools face mounting budget pressures while balancing the critical need for armed security personnel and comprehensive training programs

Strategies for Students and Educators to Confront Bullying

Educators need specialized training in emotional intelligence to effectively address bullying rather than simply punishing the behavior

Crunching Numbers: Funding the Texas House Bill 3 Mandate Amidst School Budget Strain

School districts face mounting fiscal pressure as new safety mandates clash with already stretched education budgets

Strengthening School Safety: Empowering Substitute Teachers for Emergencies

Temporary classroom staff often face life-or-death situations with little to no emergency training, leaving schools dangerously unprepared