Amanda Klinger, Esq

#SchoolSafety expert, author, speaker, media contributor & school law geek. Director of Operations for the Educator's School Safety Network (they/them/theirs)

[Amanda Klinger, Esq @amandaklinger]

Educators stuck at home can build #SchoolSafety skills @DrAmyKlinger & I are hosting an online PLC of our @ASCD book, "Keeping Students Safe Every Day" starts a week from today (Apr 13th), so there is plenty of time for you to order the book and join us! https://t.co/GxphK8HhZp

[Amanda Klinger, Esq @amandaklinger]

The changes we make to mitigate our risk of spreading #COVID19 can also bring about incredibly positive changes to the cultures of our schools. Whatever comes next for public education doesn't have to be a return to 'normal'. It can be something better than before.

[Amanda Klinger, Esq @amandaklinger]

Our webinar about the impact of #Covid_19 on #schoolsafety took an unexpectedly hopeful turn.

Now that #coronavirus has changed what schools "have to be" what opportunity does that create for educators to transform schools into what we WANT them to be? https://t.co/Sc53w1mPOX

[Amanda Klinger, Esq @amandaklinger]

Staggered passing period will make it easier to maintain 6ft of distance, but they will also make it easier for teachers to greet students and build relationships.

[Amanda Klinger, Esq @amandaklinger]

If you like one Dr Amy, (@DrAmyActon ) check out another: @DrAmyKlinger and I will be live.....RIGHT NOW! talking about the impact of continued school closures and ongoing #SchoolSafey concerns. https://t.co/5yAMC87zPS

[Amanda Klinger, Esq @amandaklinger]

Courtesy of @AliKlinger , Spark some creativity while social distancing: https://t.co/TJIPzLp1L7 #SocialDistance #LearnAtHome #edchat #CoronavirusUSA #COVID19

[ESSN @Eschoolsafety]

A letter to all the parents and overnight homeschool teachers from ESSN’s @DrAmyKlinger

[Amanda Klinger, Esq @amandaklinger]

@mrsmorganhist @realDBrannon @xcite_learning @Eschoolsafety Thanks for the kind words, we are always happy to help!

[Amanda Klinger, Esq @amandaklinger]

Asking (reasonable, respectful) questions about the way we currently do #schoolsafety work is the first step to an educator-led, all-hazards, developmentally-appropriate, proactive way to keep schools safe.
And we have got to get there. Our kids are depending on it

[Amanda Klinger, Esq @amandaklinger]

You know that nagging feeling you have? Those troubling questions: "...is this really what's best for kids?" "...couldn't we prepare in a way that wasn't so scary?" "I'm a teacher, not a cop..." Those quiet thoughts just got a bit louder... #schoolsafety https://t.co/qlpp8gtB7O

[Amanda Klinger, Esq @amandaklinger]

Thankfully there were only minor injuries! Now is a good time to reflect: is your school prepared to respond to a crisis event like this?
https://t.co/5Ig1OsLwiO

[Amanda Klinger, Esq @amandaklinger]

@NataliePeretti @DrAmyKlinger but the overarching concern is really one of pragmatism...requiring student IDs opens up administrators to a whole host of headaches, and additional work, and why? What real problem do student ID badges solve? I've never really heard any compelling arguments for their use.

[Amanda Klinger, Esq @amandaklinger]

@NataliePeretti @DrAmyKlinger My view on student ID badges- There doesn't seem to be much tangible 'benefit' and there certainly could be an unintended negative impact on school climate and culture.

[Amanda Klinger, Esq @amandaklinger]

@NataliePeretti @DrAmyKlinger Thanks for the kind words. I know we have talked about student ID badges in past livestreams, but I couldn't even begin to guess which one. Maybe @DrAmyKlinger has a better memory than I do...

[Koshka Foundation @Koshka4Schools]

What is best for school safety leads to discussions of training, staff education and proactive, age-appropriate training. Good read via @jorgelortiz @amandaklinger and others, and for focus on staff empowerment: https://t.co/iYa0sqwKV4

[Amanda Klinger, Esq @amandaklinger]

@Eschoolsafety @DrAmyKlinger I'm taking the pups out rn, so hopefully they will snooze during the Livestream!! 7 mins until we start! Hope to see you all soon!! #schoolsafety

[Amanda Klinger, Esq @amandaklinger]

CT supreme Court judge dismissing: Sandy Hook lawsuit: “faculty and staff had to make split-second decisions in the face of an armed gunman and subjecting their decisions to scrutiny, aided by hindsight" doesn't serve the public interest.

https://t.co/oqt8FTVgRV

[Amanda Klinger, Esq @amandaklinger]

@craigmertler I'd love to hear all about this! What are you planning to do with your findings?

[ESSN @Eschoolsafety]

Missed our free webinar Thurs? No worries - it's archived at https://t.co/fVkHhcHWuz. Take a moment over the weekend to increase your awareness of emerging trends & concerns re violent threats & incidents in schools. You'll be shocked at some of the findings. #schoolsafety