Drones in Schools: A New Approach to Active Shooter Prevention
By Robert Jordan Drones in Schools: A New Approach to Active Shooter Prevention. Highland Park Independent School District (HPISD) in Texas is exploring an innovative solution to enhance school safety: drones designed to confront active shooters. This cutting-edge technology, developed by Austin-based startup Campus Guardian Angels, could redefine how schools prepare for worst-case scenarios. At a […]
Texas High School Band Competition Shooting: What Happened & How Communities Can Stay Safe
By Robert Jordan, Founder of SITE|SAFETYNET℠ Texas High Shooting: What Happened & How Communities Can Stay Safe Incident Overview: A Parent’s Heroic Act Stops Gunman On February 3, 2025, during a high school band competition at Pasadena Memorial High School in Texas, a tragic shooting unfolded. An 83-year-old gunman opened fire in the school, wounding […]
PowerSchool Data Breach Highlights Urgent Need for Cyber Protection in K-12 Schools
By Robert Jordan PowerSchool Data Breach Highlights Urgent Need for Cyber Protection in K-12 Schools. The recent revelation of a significant data breach at PowerSchool has sent shockwaves through the K-12 education sector, raising serious concerns about the cybersecurity measures in place to protect sensitive student and staff information. As the founder of SITE|SAFETYNET℠, I believe […]
The Closing of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention: What It Means for School Safety
By Robert Jordan, Founder of SITE|SAFETYNET℠ The Closing of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention: What It Means for School Safety. On January 21, 2025, the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention (OGVP) was officially shut down by the new administration under President Donald Trump. This decision has raised significant concerns among […]
The Overlooked Connection: School Shootings and Domestic Terrorism
By Robert Jordan | Published on December 24, 2024 School Shootings and Domestic Terrorism. As our nation grapples with the ongoing crisis of school shootings, we must examine a critical but often overlooked aspect: the connection between these attacks and domestic terrorism. Recent events, including the Madison, Wisconsin school shooting, highlight the urgent need to […]
Enhancing K-12 School Safety with AI: SITE|SAFETYNET℠ Integration Strategy
Here’s a summary of the insights from The AI Edge eBook by AlertMedia, focusing on aspects relevant to integrating AI into your SITE|SAFETYNET℠ platform: Enhancing K-12 School Safety with AI: SITE|SAFETYNET℠ Integration Strategy Critical Themes for AI Integration Strategic AI Alignment: Align AI initiatives with specific business challenges rather than pursuing AI for its own sake. This […]
Recent 2024 Survey Reveals Critical Insights on School Safety Challenges
Introduction: In 2024, a comprehensive survey involving 530 educators and administrators across the U.S. revealed crucial insights into the current state of school safety. This survey highlights educators’ and administrators’ challenges and perceptions in ensuring a safe educational environment for staff and students. Key Findings: Prevalence of Safety Concerns: During the 2022-23 school year, U.S. […]
SITE|SAFETYNET℠: School Safety & Parental Concerns
-Protecting Our Students -Introduction SITE|SAFETYNET℠: School Safety & Parental Concerns. School safety is a paramount concern for parents, educators, and policymakers. At SITE|SAFETYNET℠, we are dedicated to addressing these concerns through our comprehensive safety assessment tools. Our platform offers a robust framework designed to evaluate potential vulnerabilities, provide real-time insights, and support continuous improvement, ultimately […]
The Case for Social Media Warning Labels: K-12 School Safety
By Robert Jordan In a recent opinion piece for the New York Times, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy proposed a bold initiative: warning labels on social media platforms to alert users to potential mental health risks, particularly for adolescents. This suggestion is grounded in growing evidence linking social media usage to significant mental health […]
More Schools Adopt Clear Backpack Policies to Prevent Gun Violence
By Robert Jordan, Founder SITE|SAFETYNET℠ Ensuring student safety is a paramount concern for schools across the nation. In recent efforts to prevent gun violence and enhance campus security, several school districts in Virginia, Texas, and Georgia have adopted policies requiring students to carry clear backpacks. These measures aim to deter weapons on school grounds, providing […]
