Key takeaways: When schools are planning bonfires, they should take special care to find a location that is a safe distance from buildings, forested areas and artificial turf fields. The local fire department should always be involved and present for…
Key takeaways Before the weather turns colder, schools should take the opportunity to conduct crucial exterior inspections, such as checking to see if leaves and other debris are clogging roof drains and stormwater basins. Another important area for inspections is…
Emergency exits are a necessary and important part of a school that allows occupants to quickly and safely exit the building during an evacuation. If a building’s emergency exit signage is not illuminated or objects are stored in designated egress…
As the potential for intruder incidents remains a concern for schools, it’s important that educational institutions continually evolve response strategies for protecting students and staff members. In many cases, schools are considering long firearm storage options for their School Police…
Agribusiness is a continually growing field, and some schools want to give their students hands-on experience caring for animals. Several curricula are available to guide students through the raising and care of livestock. Before a school adopts such a program,…
To offset the costs of extracurricular activities, many student and athletic organizations are exploring fundraisers that offer a service - unlike traditional fundraisers such as selling candy or popcorn. A fundraiser idea occasionally proposed by high school student organizations is…
Organizations, municipalities and even private individuals often use fireworks as a celebratory form of entertainment. Occasionally, school grounds may be chosen for such festivities—a situation that certainly calls for due diligence on the part of school administration. Several risk control…
A school playground has a high potential for student injury, and many aspects of equipment and surface area could increase the risk even more. An important area to consider when developing a playground safety plan are the swing set use…
To meet the increasing demand of employers for career readiness in the Career and Technical Education (CTE) fields, the availability of workforce development grants funded by private organizations, local, state or federal agencies is increasing. These grants offer resources to…
While a school’s athletic facilities are primarily for use during physical education and by that school’s sports teams, others may have an interest in accessing them, as well. For example, some students or staff members may want to exercise in…