Halloween is a favorite time of year for many students and families, but it can also present unique challenges for schools and public agencies. Extended evening activity, increased foot traffic, and unsupervised gatherings can create opportunities for vandalism, trespassing, arson, and other property-related incidents.

School transportation is one of the safest ways for students to travel, thanks to strong safety standards, ongoing training, and the dedication of transportation professionals. But maintaining that safety record requires more than reliable vehicles. It depends on the people responsible for operating, maintaining, and sharing the road with school buses every day.

Keeping weeds under control on your school grounds is important for sanitation, pest control and fire safety, especially in communities prone to wildfires.

Title IX Consultant Megan Ferrell raised these essential points about Title IX training in a recent webinar.

The trend toward more collaborative learning environments is incorporating various concepts into school classrooms to facilitate greater creativity and flexibility. You may be exploring approaches including student seating with more mobility, portable storage and partitioning, relaxed and informal seating areas. The 21^st-century classroom shows potential for educational benefits, but you want to pay careful attention to safety considerations and risk management before implementing these measures.