From Checklists to Care: Rethinking Emergency Preparedness

Every time schools prepare for a safety drill, I feel the weight of what we are asking of our students. In a world where school violence is no longer unthinkable, the responsibility to protect our children feels heavier than ever. But what we often overlook is that protection does not begin and end with procedures. It begins with care and understanding that our students are not just bodies to keep safe; they are hearts and minds that need to feel supported, especially in moments ...