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This academic study examines the impact of school resource officers on school environments and student outcomes.

This downloadable frequently asked questions document is designed to assist state and local education agencies (SEAs and LEAs) in guiding effective use of Stronger Connections funds to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments and to respond to inquiries the Department of Education has received from SEAs, LEAs, and students and families, about program implementation. The Stronger Connections Grant Program competitively awards subgrants to high-need LEAs to establish safer and healthier learning environments, and to prevent and respond to acts of bullying, violence, and hate that impact school communities at individual and systemic levels, among other programs and activities.

This program seeks to improve coordination across child-serving systems, build infrastructure, and increase access to high-quality prevention and wellness promotion services for children and their families. Its purpose is to promote the wellness of young children ages birth to 8 by addressing the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral aspects of their development.

These resources are designed to help schools and districts conduct training, plan, and prepare for a wide range of hazards including public health emergencies, natural disasters, and school violence.

These resources - including courses, guidance, and frameworks - are designed to help schools and districts identify, manage, and mitigate risks and hazards.

This resource guide provides school planning and site assessment teams with a suite of resources to improve the safety and security of schools, with information on a variety of topics including building design, maintaining safe and healthy facilities, and preparing for threats and hazards.

This webinar provides an overview of the SITE ASSESS tool and how schools and districts can use it to assess the safety, security, accessibility, and emergency preparedness of buildings and grounds.

This webinar provides guidance, tips, and best practices to integrate school nurses into all stages of school safety and emergency planning.

This webinar provides detailed guidance for the management and design of an education system’s violence prevention strategy. It features specific, practical strategies for implementing and sustaining school violence prevention efforts and includes information on the impact of positive school climate and relational strength on student violence.

This blog post explains how schools can implement Integrated Student Supports, an educational approach that works to improve students’ academic outcomes by systematically supporting their academic and non-academic needs.