early intervention

Building Safer Schools Through Restorative Practices

School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this episode of Principals of Change, host Dr. Amy Grosso sits down with D’Jon Pitchford, Assistant Principal at Kelly Lane Middle School in Pflugerville ISD, to explore what school safety really means. Pitchford reframes safety as more than physical security—emphasizing trust, restorative practices, campus culture,…

Addressing Bullying Through Prevention and Connection

School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this episode of School Safety Today, Dr. Amy Grosso speaks with Dr. Melissa Mariani to explore school bullying prevention strategies, highlighting whole-school approaches, early intervention, and the power of positive climate in creating safer learning environments. KEY POINTS: Bullying erodes both physical and emotional safety,…

Empowering Youth to Recognize and Prevent Teen Dating Violence: A Guide for Safe Relationships on School Safety Today

School leaders are learning how to identify warning signs of unhealthy teen relationships and intervene before abuse escalates

Pt. 1 Proactive Student Well-being Through Early Intervention

Schools can stop crises before they start by identifying at-risk students early through coordinated intervention efforts

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

Early Intervention: Addressing Rising Behavior Issues in Schools

Experts debate whether arming teachers addresses root causes of behavioral escalation in schools or if prevention strategies offer better solutions