CONCLUSION
During an emergency, every second counts. No matter the crisis, it is critical that teachers have the safety protocols, communication channels, technology and training to keep themselves and their students safe and public safety authorities informed. They need to feel confident and well-equipped to handle any emergency, which is why ongoing awareness efforts and training are crucial. And if an emergency does occur, teachers need mechanisms in place to swiftly report events and connect with 9-1-1 and other key stakeholders. Keeping parents in the loop is also paramount. In the absence of information, misinformation abounds. With that in mind, parents should be well informed of emergency preparedness plans, response strategies and notification processes throughout the year – not just once. Parents also provide an extra set of eyes and ears and can inform authorities about what’s happening in children’s lives – therefore adding a powerful layer of defense. As such, schools should consider implementing and informing parents about anonymous tip lines so that if they see or hear something that could potentially undermine school safety, it can be reported and explored in a timely manner. The entire school community—students, parents, teachers and staff—needs to understand which technologies are being used to reinforce safety efforts on an ongoing basis. Innovations such as panic button apps, video security, two-way radios and alert notifications are part of the school safety ecosystem and can help speed up response times, increase overall safety measures and ensure swift dissemination of information. When both parents and teachers alike understand the plans, processes and innovations that are in place, it will not only allay concerns but ultimately lead to better safety outcomes when crisis events occur.
Methodology
The independent market research firm Researchscape conducted this survey. Respondents were 1,000 parents with students in grades K-12 and 1,000 K-12 teachers in the United States. The survey was conducted in June 2023.
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