Crisis Management

What Proactive Planning Really Delivers in a Crisis

In this soundbite, Kacie Chappell shares how proactive planning can turn a chaotic emergency into a moment of calm leadership. For Kacie, preparation is not just about logistics. It is what allows teams to step up when it matters most. “When organizations plan before something happens, they really see the benefit in the heat of…

Improving Emergency Response Planning in Schools

School leaders reveal why outdated protocols fail during crises and what collaboration truly requires to protect students

The Power of Preparation: Lessons from a Critical Incident

How one school district's crisis response plan turned a dangerous situation into a controlled recovery

Being Prepared: The Role of School Crisis Teams

Effective crisis teams rely on trust and relationships built long before emergencies threaten student safety

Protecting Youth: What’s on the Horizon for The “I Love U Guys” Foundation

New leadership at a school safety nonprofit reveals ambitious plans to train teachers and students in life-saving protocols

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

Pt. 2: Proactive Student Wellbeing Through Early Intervention

Schools that identify struggling students early create safer, more supportive learning environments for everyone

The Lifeline of Crisis Management: Effective Communication

Organizations that stay silent during crises pay a steeper price than those who communicate transparently with stakeholders

The Lessons Learned from Covering Breaking News

Journalists uncovering the hidden patterns and warning signs that precede society's most devastating tragedies

Enhancing School Communication & Reunification

When crisis strikes a school, a shared language between staff, students, and first responders can mean the difference between chaos and coordinated safety

Radios and School Safety: Are Walkie Talkies a True Safety Net?

Schools are discovering that low-tech communication tools can be more reliable than modern systems when safety depends on it