Educator Training

Building the Next Generation of Educators Through Apprenticeship Pathways and Workforce-Aligned Training

Teacher shortages aren’t exactly a new headline—but lately, they’ve started to feel a lot more urgent. In some places, schools have gone years without enough fully trained teachers in the classroom, exposing real flaws in how we prepare and retain educators. Add in the rising cost of becoming a teacher and training models that haven’t…

National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this episode of School Safety Today, host Dr. Amy Grosso speaks with Kelly Brickl, a trainer with SPEAK UP, in recognition of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. During the conversation, Brickl shares data, real-world warning signs, and explains how age-appropriate, research-based prevention curricula can empower…

Building a Future-Ready Workforce: With Traditional Training Models Failing, It’s Time for Employers and Educators to Build Solutions Together

In an era where the average job tenure in the U.S. hovers under four years and industries are evolving faster than academic curricula can keep up, the need for a new approach to workforce development has never been more urgent. Companies like Amazon and McDonald’s are responding by investing in “education as a benefit”…

Empowering Voices: The Role of Anonymous Reporting in Education

When students can report safety concerns without fear, schools unlock crucial information that protects entire communities

Teacher Professional Development Beyond Workshops

Schools are shifting from one-off workshops to continuous learning models that build teacher confidence in modern classroom technology

National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Schools are uniquely positioned to identify at-risk youth and connect them with critical support resources before exploitation occurs

The Defensive Line & Student Suicide Prevention

One organization transforms defensive strategies into a comprehensive approach that's saving young lives from the nation's second leading cause of death

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