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🏫Safer schools start with you.

When the entire K-12 community participates in safety efforts, it creates a culture of preparedness and more comprehensive school safety programs. Follow along this month to discover #BacktoSchoolSafety tools and actions: https://t.co/vvdUouKp6Z

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Timeliness is key when it comes to responding to bomb threats.

@CISAgov has a quick reference checklist that can help school staff act quickly during a bomb threat and collect critical information to report to local law enforcement: https://t.co/gRd8R4nQsv

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It’s never too early to talk to students about the dangers of alcohol. @NIH created handouts for middle schoolers that offer age-appropriate information on underage drinking and how students can avoid substance use: https://t.co/CrqGFtMiGM

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Student engagement in #SchoolSafety not only highlights the value of their perspectives but also promotes a sense of ownership, connection, and responsibility. Explore resources on https://t.co/SgFICFJiW8 designed for students: https://t.co/SuhxKCHXSh

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#BacktoSchoolSafety Tip: Review these simple steps for effectively and consistently responding to bullying: https://t.co/4uNLLCJALJ

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What’s in your #BacktoSchoolSafety toolbox? 🧰 Ours is filled with tools and resources that can help all members of the K-12 community improve #SchoolSafety. Take a look: https://t.co/QgVnEt6jy3

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Parents, educators, & trusted adults: Set healthy #DigitalBoundaries by keeping communication open so kids and teens feel comfortable talking with you about their online experiences. Regular reminders help instill safe digital habits. @Know2Protect https://t.co/KL4s7uAOrB

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There are low- and no-cost ways for #K12 schools to improve indoor air quality.

@EPA’s action kit highlights best practices, tailored checklists, and tools to carry out a practical plan that creates safer, healthier schools: https://t.co/T9Q2EuxJaV

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#K12 districts can improve their #cybersecurity posture with @CISAgov’s services that help school personnel:

🖥️Secure internet-facing systems
🖥️Assess cybersecurity practices
🖥️Connect with regional cybersecurity advisors

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Emergency planning is a foundational element of #SchoolSafety that includes long-term efforts and everyday actions that support preparedness. Learn more and find resources to plan for potential school emergencies and crises: https://t.co/TRSLEMjVBF

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Students can be more comfortable sharing safety concerns if they’re familiar with the reporting options available to them.

If you have a school safety reporting program, educate your students on how and when to use it: https://t.co/QaVuj0lC3L

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Schools and local law enforcement can work together to better prepare for and respond to anonymous threats of violence that might take place at the start of the new school year and beyond. This quick reference guide can help you get started: https://t.co/AV28bS51e0

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This @SecretService report unpacks how #K12 schools are implementing behavioral threat assessment and management programs as part of their violence prevention efforts.

Explore the findings to support your #SchoolSafety planning activities: https://t.co/gNssDRzluC

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.@CISAgov offers a suite of resources and training to help schools strengthen their preparedness for bomb threats. Find strategies and info for school and district administrators and staff: https://t.co/fELXOUzINP

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Add these online safety lesson plans & classroom activities to your #SchoolSafety curriculum. These resources use games to teach students how to protect their personal information, spot suspicious messages, & promote positivity in the digital world: https://t.co/5TMuo68mWi

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It’s back-to-school season! K-12 leaders & security personnel preparing for a safe school year can review this guide on physical security measures. It highlights research-based considerations that can help inform decision making around these strategies: https://t.co/EtHVa8kUbr

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Cyberbullying presents unique #SchoolSafety concerns because it can be:

✔️ Persistent
✔️ Permanent
✔️ Hard to notice

Brush up on your knowledge of cyberbullying. This guide can help you understand how it happens, how to report it, & ways to prevent it: https://t.co/Hsfpz7UngY

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Join CISA’s School Safety Task Force & Office for Bombing Prevention for a bomb threat assessment virtual training for #K12 leaders & staff on Aug. 5. Participants will gain info to make confident decisions when every minute matters. Register: https://t.co/s3QxshdEtw

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With a new school year around the corner, parents can take the time now to talk to teens about how to stay safe and healthy – especially when it comes to substance use and mental health. @CDCgov’s Free Mind campaign has guidance for starting conversations: https://t.co/07434DHPHy

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Parents, educators, and other trusted adults serve as key sources of online safety guidance and information for students. Get smart about the online threats to children and find resources to help: https://t.co/RUD3AEhMwj