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Lisa Railton

Lisa Railton has been writing and editing for both print and digital channels for more than a decade. Lisa's professional experience spans from education and technology to travel and apparel, engaging a variety of audiences with her words.
03 Aug 2020

Reading Between the Lines

As educators prepare for the upcoming school year, students’ physical safety will surely be top of mind. Between social distancing, mask requirements,...


By     Lisa Railton
29 Jul 2020

The Predators Exploiting Children During the Pandemic

Child predators are ruthless. In the midst of a global pandemic, these individuals are taking advantage of the massive shift in children’s routines ov...


By     Lisa Railton
17 Jul 2020

Investing in School Climate and Culture

A school’s climate and culture can play a significant role in student safety and well-being. If a student feels unsafe or unwelcome in a school buildi...


By     Lisa Railton
10 Jul 2020

Are Your Students Responsible Digital Citizens?

In today’s world, technology is considered part of a well-rounded education, especially in light of this year’s massive overhaul to distance learning....


By     Lisa Railton
01 Jul 2020

Casting a Wider Safety Net

Gaggle Safety Management now includes web filter support and student safety tipline free of charge


By     Lisa Railton
12 Jun 2020

Safeguarding Students During the Pandemic: One District’s Story

Like most school districts across the country, Fillmore Unified School District in Southern California had to quickly pivot to distance learning durin...


By     Lisa Railton
04 Jun 2020

Teams and Hangouts: What We’re Seeing During Distance Learning

The past few months have been hectic for everyone, but especially so for educators. Schools across the country shut their doors in March, with most st...


By     Lisa Railton
29 May 2020

The Costs, the Benefits, and the ROI of Safe Schools




By     Lisa Railton
22 May 2020

Taking Care of Students: A Texas Superintendent’s Story

Located in North Texas, Wichita Falls Independent School District (WFISD) serves 14,100 students across 26 campuses. A Gaggle partner since 2018, we r...


By     Lisa Railton
29 Apr 2020

New Education Funding in the Lone Star State

Between school closures, distance learning, keeping track of students’ well-being from afar, and concerns over the pandemic, educators are under more ...


By     Lisa Railton

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