Mitigating the mental and emotional impact of active shooter drills

Drafted in response to a request from Congress to explore the psychological impact of active school shooter drills on students and staff, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine published its consensus study report, School Active Shooter Drills: Mitigating Risks to Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Health, in 2025.

New school safety resource aims to support California’s most marginalized young people

A new toolkit from the Children’s Partnership’s All In For Safe Schools — a California-based campaign bringing together TK-12 nonprofit leaders to support educators in creating safe, welcoming and inclusive learning environments — offers a comprehensive hub designed to help educators implement safe, inclusive practices, with clear “Know Your Rights” guidance.

New analysis: Cyberattacks against education and other sectors have significantly increased

The number of global ransomware attacks in the first quarter of 2025 was nearly double that of the first quarter of 2024, with the education sector remaining a common target, according to a new analysis conducted by Comparitech. In Q1 of 2025, the England-based organization […]

How LEAs can prepare for extreme weather events

More than 725,000 students were affected by the wildfires that devastated Southern California communities in January. As blazes become more frequent and destructive occurrences across the state, a new report by EdTrust and UndauntedK12, The Impacts of the Los Angeles Wildfires on Students: Lessons for Schools Nationwide, offers a look at the repercussions that the fires had locally and provides proactive recommendations for education leaders.