COMBO's S.A.F.E. Blog
30Aug/100

Interview with Carolyn Mears (A family’s reaction to surviving Columbine)

Carolyn and Scott Huse met at the International School Safety Conference in Denver, CO.  Scott was able to conduct  a sit down interview with Carolyn.  Listen to her story and learn from her.  Her final comments during Part 2 are also eye opening for many.  Why be prepared and utilize volunteers for your school's safety preparedness?  Because It Can Happen Here.  Connect with us at Schools And Families Engaged to start your S.A.F.E. TEAM program.  (Sorry about Scott's audio quality, but you should hear Carolyn very well.)

13Aug/100

Group Discussion “Safe School Environment”

Many are looking to us to answer questions about school safety and involving families as volunteers.  One of the largest groups of individuals asking are members of the National PTA.  Since we are members of the PTA and active on their PTA Great Ideas Bank discussion board, we have launched a group to effectively answer questions.

Join us on the Safe School Environment group page.

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10Aug/100

School Safety Conference in Austin, TX

Imagine a state the size of TX trying to effectively communicate the vision for school safety.  They are fortunate to have the TX State Univ sponsoring the TX School Safety Center.  Here's a quick clip from the conference with the Center's director Dave Williams.  Sorry for the static in couple of places.

30Jul/100

COMBO’s School Safety Media Article Comments

The goal of posting Media Articles is to provide a national perspective on the need for engaging schools and families. Click on an article link below to be educated, inspired or moved to make a difference in your school community.

Students Online: Time Wasters or Innovators?

Expert: Having a school safety plan isn't enough

School program inspired by Columbine tragedy

Absolutely no tolerance for guns in school,

Cyberbullying: A new epidemic

Teacher reflects on school shooting threats

Kids targeted for abduction, police say

26May/100

School Safety Ken Trump Interview: Columbine Anniversary 04 2009

19May/100

I Love You Guys Foundation on the Today Show

A mom and a dad who loved their daughter and son, talk about the challenges of losing their daughter in a school tragedy and the positive impact that has come from it.  Standard Response Protocol is being implemented nationwide.

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27Mar/100

Poll on SAFETY: When volunteers show up to participate, how are they trained to be successful in their role?



22Mar/100

COMBO’s School Safety Media Article Comments for December

The goal of posting Media Articles is to provide a national perspective on the need for engaging schools and families. Click on an article link below to be educated, inspired or moved to make a difference in your school community.

COMBO_DOOR_BlogSchools rethink discipline

What Parents Need to Know , Georgia

Scrutiny for herb used by the young

Oklahoma City school cracks down on bullying

Rondout Valley stiffens security rules

Drug concerns push school-safety talk

Elementary School Safety

Safety in the schools

New report shows Safe Routes to School initiatives succeeding

Police, schools prepare for violence

High School Safety

Middle School Safety

Putting school safety first

Thanks to citizen for averting tragedy

School Safety in Severe Weather

18Feb/100

How SAFE is your school? Undercover video from Indiana

COMBO_DOOR_BlogThis isn't the first news station to test school safety.

How long does it take to get to a key areas of your school

without anyone noticing a stranger or unregistered guest has arrived.

Video Link

17Feb/100

COMBO’s School Safety Media Article Comments for November

The goal of posting Media Articles is to provide a national perspective on the need for engaging schools and families. Click on an article link below to be educated, inspired or moved to make a difference in your school community.

Student Mediators Seek to Reduce School Violence

School Violence Prevention Act: Coming to Your School

No tolerance for violence

3 students seek to improve Ariz. dropout rate

Curtailing School Violence

Plainfield boy expelled from school for jabbing another boy with a pencil

Classroom Respect, Behavior & Learning

Chicago schools get new tool in fight against youth violence

Bill would require school workers to report all bullying incidents

debate comments on mandatory drug testing

Lufkin youth pastors plan youth summit to combat school violence, Texas

Diversifying Tulsa's Schools

Bright vests help road safety

School Safety: 'Zero Tolerance' Policies Common Sense?

First grade student suspended for carrying gun to school,Memphis

Update: Fatal Wreck at Fairfield School

School Safety Help Number

Enhancing safety in schools

Suing for school safety

Boys Disciplined For Video Threat

Two students arrested following routine safety drill at high school

I-Team 8: Schools put to the test

New program takes unlawful guns from kids

Why and How To Talk With Your Children About Guns (Even If You Don’t Own Guns)