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Read Colorado's historic resolution. "April 20, 1999, became a 'new beginning' for countless families and others who recognized this tragedy as a benchmark for change."
Both IT and physical breaches are on the rise. Most IT breaches originate internally - 41% from students and 22% from staff or employees. Top barriers: lack of budget, too few staff resources & the need for more tools.
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Michael Dorn believes that every school can be a safe, warm and supportive environment for children to grow and flourish. We all know that safety is a crucial issue for our schools, the children entrusted to their care and those who dedicate their lives to educating them. It would seem self-evident that teachers cannot perform their magic with children and children cannot learn to their best potential without a safe, calm and nurturing climate.
Coach Who Helped Launch NFL Careers Is Slain An Iowa high school coach who helped launch several professional football careers was gunned down in front of students by a former player who was taken to a psychiatric ward days earlier, authorities said. (June 24)