Share your thoughts on school safety
Date Posted: 10/22/2013 | Author: Jennifer Mitchell, CAE
This week is being recognized in Texas and around the country as both Safe Schools Week and School Bus Safety Week. What do you consider to be the most pressing safety-related concerns for Texas public schools? Where can improvements be made in our state laws or district policies to keep our schools safe for students and staff? Post your comments below.
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