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Campus security is about understanding and addressing the deeper issues. In today’s world, media coverage of mass shootings can unintentionally fuel a dangerous cycle known as the "contagion effect," putting our campuses at even greater risk. Swipe through to discover how responsible journalism and enhanced security measures can make a difference in keeping our educational institutions safe. Learn more about our proactive approach to campus safety here: https://lnkd.in/eYE8bWxj

📢 Reminder to Academic Institutions 📢 As a new school year begins, it’s crucial to remain vigilant and prepared for the possibility of disruptive protests on campus. In today’s environment, academic institutions often find themselves at the intersection of societal debates, and tensions can rise quickly. Proactively reviewing security plans, communication strategies, and response protocols will help ensure the safety and well-being of students, staff, and the campus community. Stay prepared. Stay safe. Let’s ensure our campuses remain spaces for respectful dialogue and learning. #CampusSafety #AcademicLeadership #CrisisManagement #BackToSchool #ProtestPreparedness

Security in higher education is a topic that often gets overlooked and when it is addressed lacks holistic oversight. Grateful to Kevin Wren at A3 Communications for shedding light on the inconsistencies in the system. 📚 🛡️ If you're looking to explore this further, make sure you read the conversation that follows. Definitely worth your time! #schoolsafety #highereducation #campussecurity

We are learning more and more about the two attacks that occurred on New Years Eve and Day. The FBI is now classifying New Orleans as a terrorist attack when they first refused to do so. Looks like they felt the heat from the public. Disclaimer: This content is in part for educational purposes. I unequivocally denounce any form of violence, hate, harassment, or bullying. This page does not endorse or promote dangerous acts, organizations, or any forms of violence. In accordance with the 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, this content is made available for "fair use" purposes, including criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research.

Empowering Districts to Protect Student Trust: How can state education leaders help their districts tackle today’s complex data privacy challenges? Indiana DOE’s partnership with CoSN offers insights, resources, and more. Learn more in this Indiana Public Broadcasting article by Kirsten Adair - ow.ly/EeA450UlfZX Keith Krueger Pete Just Indiana Department of Education Linnette Attai Dan Layton

Our October blog dives into the vital importance of student background checks in today’s world. Learn how these checks help protect educational institutions, students, and communities. Click to read the full blog now: https://lnkd.in/gYztWJVH

"For whom is campus to be “safe”? For students and faculty exercising their right to academic freedom including the freedom to protest? Or for those who require a militarized system of surveillance and policing in order to feel “comfortable” in maintaining a status quo that has continued for far too long? Do we want to retain our freedom to think, our ability to criticize a foreign power engaged in a policy of genocide in which we are all complicit because our institutions invest in it, our tax dollars finance it, and our elected officials lend it unblinking support? Or do we want to see our campuses turned into desolate zones of state indoctrination patrolled by riot police—with curricula and policies dictated by donors and lobbyists—as more and more students are arrested, swelling the ranks of the more than two thousand already detained across the country? The barricades going up at desolated campuses across the land—from UCLA to Columbia—are a warning of what the future holds unless we act now to reclaim our universities from the carceral and militarized police systems that seem to be overtaking them before our very eyes. Our administrations have betrayed the principles of academic freedom that should guide our institutions. The police have to go and the role of faculty in university governance must be restored. Above all, our students should be free to express themselves intellectually, academically, culturally, aesthetically—and politically." https://lnkd.in/e6q86ZCb

This is what faculty here have rightly been concerned about at every step in our embrace of eLearning and is why I am That Annoying Tech who reads EULAs, asks vendors where our data goes and insists we turn on annoying things like recording disclaimers. It is also why when I encounter negativity from faculty that sometimes borders on sounding tin foil hat I'm careful in how I respond. Their perspective comes from a very real concern that doesn't have the expertise in technology to articulate it in a level of sophistication that can cut through the lust and greed of progress and capitalism that is going faster than our ability to see the repercussions coming. The current news that Microsoft is gonna help us all do ... something productive! they promise! with new AI components that will be recording your activities on the OS at all times just hit me like a brick this morning that we are really not being good stewards of the future with AI. And if I say why I will get several peers rolling their eyes because my concern is going to be coming from such a cartoonishly awful violation of our privacy it sounds stupid because who on earth would be that evil? Kids, these horrifying examples of Saturday morning villainry is exactly why you need to be That Tech or That Karen every time someone wants to bring in technology with the potential to harm if misused. Ask uncomfortable questions: Are responses being recorded? Who sees them? does the university retain data? how will it use it? EVERY TIME no matter what a minor feature it is. Those who have had to deal with me overthinking this in our digital ecology, I know sometimes I sound paranoid but we need to be. This is exactly why.

🎙️ LISTEN ON YOUTUBE: "Debunking Project 2025's Education Proposals" Tune in as we challenge the proposal to eliminate the DOE and reduce federal data collection. Learn why these changes could negatively impact students and educators. 📚 Key Takeaways: - The critical role of federal oversight in education - The importance of maintaining dedicated education research centers - Addressing privacy concerns in data collection Join the discussion and stay informed! #Project2025 #EducationPolicy #YouTubePodcast https://lnkd.in/gwE5_wu8

Free Thinkers, Not Problems: Protecting Our Children from Harmful Labels and Practices Introduction: A Story of Suppression As a child, I was curious, questioning, and creative—traits that didn’t always fit within the rigid confines of the education system. Instead of being nurtured, I often felt stifled, labeled, and misunderstood. My inquisitiveness was seen as defiance, my creativity as a distraction. Looking back, I realize I was a free thinker. But instead of fostering my individuality, the system sought to suppress it. Today, I see the same patterns playing out for many children, where those who think differently are seen as problems to fix rather than individuals to nurture. Are we unintentionally harming our children by labeling their creativity and curiosity as disorders? Are we medicating them for conformity, all for the benefit of big corporations? These questions demand urgent attention. https://lnkd.in/ge5d7Ptr