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Effective school safety relies on robust and adaptable reunification plans. To achieve this, the Reunification Foundation has developed a dynamic training methodology that builds on the traditional “Crawl, Walk, Run” model. This enhanced approach, known as “Crawl, Walk, Run, Refresh,” transforms the linear progression of skill development into a continuous cycle of improvement, ensuring sustainedRead more ⟶

School reunification events present complex challenges that demand careful coordination between various responding agencies. While the primary goal is always the safety and well-being of students and staff, conflicts can arise between groups due to differing priorities. As school safety teams develop reunification plans, it is critical to acknowledge these potential conflicts and develop strategies to navigate them.

The history of school safety is marked by a series of evolving concerns and responses, shaped by societal events and a growing understanding of the need to protect students and staff. While early school safety measures focused primarily on fire safety, the scope has significantly expanded to include many potential threats. In the early yearsRead more ⟶

One of the most common traits of any successful organization is constantly seeking improvement. Additionally, they are never afraid to look within and ask the hard questions. Are we doing enough? Is this the correct approach? How can we be better? Should we rethink this? To help us uphold the highest standards and to encourageRead more ⟶

Carly Posey is a nationally recognized speaker and passionate advocate for school safety and community preparedness, a path ignited by the harrowing experience of December 14, 2012, when two of her four children were present during the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. Witnessing her youngest son’s escape and her daughter’s hiding while her older childrenRead more ⟶