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From Firepits to Full Backyard Experiences: How Solo Stove Is Rebuilding Connection Through Product Innovation

As consumer brands navigate a post-pandemic world shaped by digital saturation and rising loneliness, the most successful companies are rediscovering something analog: human connection. A 2025 World Health Organization report found that 1 in 6 people globally are affected by loneliness, highlighting a growing public health challenge tied to weaker social bonds and reduced…

Breaking Down the New National Behavioral Threat Assessment Report

School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this episode of School Safety Today, host Dr. Amy Grosso interviews guest expert Will Durgin to discuss the newly released Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) Report from the National Threat Assessment Center and Homeland Security. They explore how this report differs from previous NTAC…

SkillsWave Makes Workforce Upskilling Accessible for Every Business – Episode 2 with Tech Titan John Baker

Digital learning is undergoing a major shift. As businesses look to retain talent and equip employees for evolving roles, the demand for workforce upskilling is rising fast. A 2023 McKinsey Global Institute survey found that 87% of companies worldwide are either experiencing skill gaps or expect to within five years, posing risks to productivity…

Florida’s Education Evolution: From School Choice to Education Choice

In Florida, education is undergoing a radical shift—not just in who can choose schools, but in how education itself is being delivered. With over 500,000 students now receiving state scholarships and more than 80,000 families engaging in a la carte learning through education savings accounts (ESAs), the Sunshine State is no longer just a…

Generative AI tools Is Taking On the Tedious Tasks—Freeing Teachers to Inspire, Mentor, and Elevate Student Thinking

Artificial intelligence is changing the rules of engagement in education. As generative AI tools like ChatGPT become increasingly integrated into academic environments, they’re reshaping what productivity, personalization, and pedagogy look like. According to McKinsey’s research, teachers typically spend 20 to 40 percent of their time on tasks that could be automated with today’s technology,…

Improving Emergency Response Planning in Schools

School leaders reveal why outdated protocols fail during crises and what collaboration truly requires to protect students

ESA Success Requires Strategy, Infrastructure, and Support Beyond Legislation

Implementation of education savings accounts hinges on operational readiness that extends well beyond passing new laws

Behavior Threat Assessment and Management in the Digital World

Schools must now assess threats across both physical and digital environments to protect students effectively

Learning from Averted School Violence to Prevent Tragedies

Analyzing near-miss incidents reveals prevention patterns that can transform how schools protect students

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

Navigating Threat Assessment for Autistic Students

Educators learn how threat assessment protocols must account for autism spectrum differences to avoid misidentifying neurodivergent behaviors as safety risks

Dynamic Training Day: Our NJ Team Takes on Projectors, Screens, and Sound!

A New Jersey AV rental team sharpens their technical skills through immersive hands-on equipment training

Innovating Excellence: Ahmed Shehata at Rentex Philadelphia

A warehouse manager channels creative problem-solving and collaborative learning into operational excellence at a growing equipment rental company

Thriving in the Fast Lane: Dillon Taylor’s Journey at Rentex Dallas

A Dallas equipment rental leader shares how embracing constant change fuels over a decade of professional growth

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

From Playground Adventures to Campus Safety: The Versatility of Two-Way Radios in Education

Schools strengthen emergency response and coordination by equipping staff with instant communication tools across campus grounds

School Safety Becomes Enhanced Through Effective Communication Systems

Reliable communication infrastructure becomes the backbone of coordinated emergency response on school campuses

Understanding Threat Assessment

School leaders reveal how behavioral analysis transforms safety protocols and protects students from potential threats

From Boy Scouts to Space Science: Amateur Radio’s Role in Shaping Dr Frissell’s Career as a Scientist

A childhood hobby in radio communications sparked a lifelong pursuit of understanding how celestial events shape Earth's atmosphere

Self-Injury Awareness Month

Understanding self-injury's warning signs helps school leaders provide earlier support to struggling students

The Importance of Small Businesses and Entrepreneurship in Pro AV

Independent operators and emerging firms are reshaping the audiovisual industry's future through innovation and specialized expertise

Icom Celebrates National STEM Day This November 8th

Annual observance highlights how science and math education shapes the workforce leaders of tomorrow

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

Icom’s Game-Changing Solution Bridges School Communication Gaps

Schools struggling with fragmented communication systems discover a unified platform that enables instant emergency alerts and faster issue resolution across di