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2019–2020: A School Year Like No Other


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28 Aug 2020

2019–2020: A School Year Like No Other

The 2019–20 school year was the most unusual in modern history. Between building closures, quarantine orders, and an overnight transition to distance ...


By     Lisa Railton
20 Aug 2020

My Work With Crisis Text Line

At Gaggle, we strive to help ensure the safety and well-being of students, and that includes raising awareness of the various resources available to h...


By     Kim Bolz-Andolshek
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
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
29 Jun 2020

Summer Break: No Time to Pump the Brakes on Student Safety




By     Jack Russell
15 Jun 2020

National Internet Safety Month: Taking Steps to Protect Students Online

June is National Internet Safety Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness about online safety for children and teens. In the digital world, young...


By     Paget Hetherington
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

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