Facial recognition could strengthen school security and attendance tracking, but are its benefits worth the privacy risks for students?
School safety is specifically referenced as a school’s “Duty of Care” whereby students are safe from violence, bullying, harassment, accidents in the classroom or lab, intruders, and substance use.
Facial recognition could strengthen school security and attendance tracking, but are its benefits worth the privacy risks for students?
School districts are removing or reviewing Flock cameras as students and communities question privacy, data sharing and documented safety value.
The Benson High incident shows why every school using chemicals needs a current Chemical Hygiene Plan, trained staff, and practiced spill-response procedures.
E-bike safety is becoming a school priority as more students arrive on electric bikes and scooters amid changing rules and rising injuries.
Flock cameras in schools can strengthen campus security, but their license plate tracking raises urgent privacy and oversight questions.
A strong science lab safety culture helps schools move beyond compliance and create lasting habits that protect students and staff.