School Safety

In All Clear, safety expert Chris Joffe shows district and school leaders how to create safety in school environments and develop a plan for responding effectively in the event of emergency—whether it be from an allergy attack or an active shooter. In our ever-changing educational and cultural landscape, this is a critical resource. A sought-after safety trainer and consultant for schools, Chris draws on decades of experience to guide and empower district and school leaders to prepare for and execute crucial next steps in the wake of a school emergency.

In remembrance of the 25th anniversary, this definitive account of Columbine examines the aftermath and significance of the massacre: "a staggering work of journalism" (Washington Post). So begins a new preface, illustrating how Columbine became the template for nearly two decades of "spectacle...

Ace the Certified Nursing Assistant Exam with confidence in just weeks, even if you've been out of school for years! Are you struggling to find a study guide that's truly comprehensive and easy to understand? Have you tried other materials only to find them lacking or out-of-date? Do you wish for a resource that can offer both thorough knowledge and practical strategies to reduce test anxiety? If any of these resonate with you, then you're in the right place. CNA Ultimate Study Guide 2025 - 2026 is meticulously crafted to ensure your success in passing the CNA exam and stepping confidently ...

How do we prevent the next school shooting? By knowing the warning signs. Dr. Langman's timely book presents practical, research-based guidance on anticipating and preventing mass attacks. Warning Signs is for all members of a school community, including school personnel, mental health professionals, law enforcement officers, parents, and students. Drawing on lessons learned from dozens of thwarted plots and deadly attacks, Warning Signs provides the insight necessary to keep schools safe.

Conquer Nursing School Tests: Your Strategy Guide to Clinical Judgment, Critical Thinking, and Exam Success offers a focused, high-yield review of the essential thinking skills needed to succeed in nursing school exams and prepare for the NCLEX. This concise guide is not designed to cover every detail or topic exhaustively. Instead, it serves as a supplemental tool to help students reinforce core concepts, apply critical thinking in clinical scenarios, and sharpen their test-taking approach. Each chapter emphasizes practical nursing knowledge — from interpreting vital signs and managing ...

This comprehensive study guide covers all aspects of the California Boiler, Hot-Water Heating, and Steam Fitting Contractor Exam (C-4 License). Designed for residential, commercial, industrial, school, and hospital systems, it provides a clear and practical approach to installation, operation, and maintenance of boiler systems. Readers and listeners will gain detailed knowledge of piping, pumps, valves, controls, combustion, venting, and system layout principles. Emphasis is placed on efficiency, safety, and compliance with California codes, helping contractors prepare for real-world ...

Who makes the decisions about your child's safety and security when you send them off to school each day? What does a truly safe school look like? It's time to talk about what the parenting books don't teach you: the unmentionable events that occur in US schools every year and how to try to prevent them with invaluable information.

Teacher By Teacher traces the remarkable journey of the 10th U.S. Secretary of Education and is a deeply personal love letter to all the teachers in our lives. The story of John B. King Jr.’s inspiring path to President Obama’s Cabinet begins the day that his mother died. He insisted on...

The manuscript is a comprehensive guide aimed at teaching essential life skills to children aged 5-7, ensuring they are equipped for everyday challenges. This book is a guide for Life Skills for Kids Ages 5 – 7 empowering children ages 5-7 with essential life skills that foster independence and confidence. This section will provide practical examples and step-by-step guidance. Engage children with fun activities and relatable scenarios that make learning life skills enjoyable. The content will resonate with their everyday experiences and curiosity. Offer parents and caregivers tools to ...

Future‑proof your kids for the AI era—without blowing up your daily life or needing a computer science degree. As a tech‑savvy Oma and long‑time educator, I’ve seen how quickly algorithms, apps, and AI tutors can overwhelm families. That’s why I wrote Kids + AI: The Family–School Playbook—a practical, jargon‑free guide that helps parents, grandparents, and teachers raise confident, creative, and ethical kids in a world saturated with artificial intelligence. Worried about screen time? Unsure how to talk about privacy or deepfakes? Curious about AI tutors but hesitant about...

The Parkland school shooting was the most avoidable mass murder in American history. And the policies that made it inevitable have spread to your school....

This practical study guide offers a concise and accessible overview of key concepts required to earn the S (School Bus) and P (Passenger) endorsements on your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Whether you're preparing to transport students to school or passengers across town, this book helps you review essential principles in a focused, easy-to-understand format. Designed to supplement more comprehensive training programs and CDL manuals, this guide walks you through vital topics such as vehicle inspections, loading and unloading procedures, safe driving in school zones and highways, ...

Calvin thinks heroes wear capes. His mom sometimes does. But when a winter of near-misses, power flickers, and neighborhood mysteries hits Maplewood, Calvin learns the real superpower isn’t flying—it’s making space for people. With a pocket notebook, a best friend who carries towels, and a librarian who believes in buttons, Calvin turns everyday moments into easy, repeatable plans: Heads Up at crosswalks, the Corner Code (Pause • Wave • Go), a Quiet Siren path for EMTs, and Please-Lines for crowded doors. Funny, high-energy, and fiercely family-focused, this chapter book ...

“Only Child triumphs. Zach, at only 6 years old, understands more about the human heart than the broken adults around him. His hope and optimism as he sets out to execute his plan will have every reader cheering him on, and believing in happy endings even in the face of such tragedy...

The manuscript is a comprehensive guide aimed at teaching essential life skills to children aged 5-7, ensuring they are equipped for everyday challenges. This book is a guide for children. The parents' version, Life Skills for Kids Ages 5 - 7 Parents Version, is a guide for Life Skills for Kids Ages 5-7. Empower children ages 5-7 with essential life skills that foster independence and confidence. This section will provide practical examples and step-by-step guidance. Engage children with fun activities and relatable scenarios that make learning life skills enjoyable. The content will ...

Focusing on schools in inner-city and suburban Detroit, Charles Bell draws on 160 in-depth interviews with Black high school students, their parents, and their teachers to illuminate the negative outcomes that are associated with out-of-school suspension. Bell also sheds light on the inherent shortcomings of school safety measures as he describes how schools fail to protect Black students, which leaves them vulnerable to bullying and victimization.

It won’t happen to you. Unless it does. In his new self-defense book, How to be a Superhero, internationally renowned Krav Maga instructor James Hiromasa addresses one uncomfortable truth: You’re not prepared for a life-or-death attack. When faced with a mass shooter or terrorist, is it safer to follow the crowd or go-it-alone? When should you hide, and when you should you run? And what can you do to avoid these situations altogether? This book answers these questions and more, equipping you with the awareness, avoidance, and action skills that you need to be safer now. Inspired by real...

A crucial lesson is delivered in this gentle tale about the importance of not letting strangers into school - even if that stranger is just a furry puppy! Author Becky Coyle learned firsthand how a child's trusting innocence can put them in danger in her role as an elementary school resource officer, and she was inspired to create this School Safety series to explain school safety to young children in a fun and engaging way.

Conquer the ASE S1 Exam: Your Concise Guide to School Bus Certification for Body Systems and Special Equipment is your ultimate resource for mastering the knowledge and skills needed to excel in school bus maintenance. Covering all aspects of the ASE S1 Exam, this guide provides in-depth explanations of safety and emergency equipment systems, body and interior maintenance, special equipment diagnosis and repair, and heating systems. The guide equips readers with the ability to inspect, diagnose, and repair critical components such as emergency exits, seatbelts, wheelchair lifts, and vehicle...

Raising a child in today's fast-paced digital world can feel daunting. As screens shape our kids' daily lives, parents face urgent questions about safety, mental health, and responsible tech use. Clayton Cranford—founder of Cyber Safety Cop, veteran law enforcement officer, and child safety expert—offers the definitive audiobook guide to confidently navigating these complex challenges. Drawing on over 20 years of frontline experience in youth safety and behavioral threat assessment, Cranford blends gripping real-world stories with actionable strategies.