School Security

When managing emergencies across a 20-acre campus with students ranging from age 3 to 18, those red and green cards weren't cutting it anymore. Discover how Bayside Academy dramatically reduced their emergency response time by connecting their SIS with Ruvna. "It's gone from minutes to within like a minute everyone's accounted for," shares Brooks Chew. Learn how this integration overcame initial teacher hesitations and now provides peace of mind across their diverse campus.

In the final installment of our ATLIS Leadership Series, technology leaders reveal what separates trustworthy safety vendors from those offering "security theater." Discover the seven critical questions to ask before selecting an emergency management platform, including the "2am test" that Bill Stites uses to evaluate crisis readiness. Learn why internal alignment between your technology and security teams is essential before any vendor conversation begins.

Feeling isolated while navigating complex school safety challenges? You're not alone. Our new monthly webinar series "Connected Schools" brings together experienced education leaders to share real solutions—no sales pitches, just honest conversations about what actually works.

How do public and private schools approach emergency management differently? From regulatory frameworks to open campuses, Marshall Singer of Ruvna reveals key insights on the unique safety challenges each educational environment faces. Discover how independent schools leverage community engagement to create safety solutions that preserve their unique culture, while public schools navigate standardized protocols across diverse campus environments. Learn why effective safety isn't about one-size-fits-all solutions, but rather finding the right framework for your school community.

Still using red and green cards during emergency drills? Discover how three school leaders transformed their outdated emergency response systems—while keeping what works. Learn how MaST Community Charter School, Penn Hills Charter, and St. Anne's-Belfield School modernized their approach to student safety without abandoning reliable tools. See what's possible when digital solutions meet traditional methods.

The landscape of school safety has dramatically evolved from rigid lockdown protocols to flexible, technology-enabled solutions. In this insightful exploration, industry experts from the ATLIS panel reveal how COVID-19 unexpectedly transformed our approach to school safety, exposing critical gaps in information gathering and communication. Discover how leading schools are moving beyond 'security theater' to implement systems that provide real-time accountability and targeted communication during emergencies. Learn what questions to ask when evaluating new safety technologies for your campus.

School administrators often say "We just make it work" when dealing with disconnected technology systems, but this approach carries hidden costs. Discover how siloed tech creates inefficiencies in attendance tracking, emergency response, and daily operations – and learn how modern integrated solutions can transform your school's management while reducing security risks and staff frustration. Explore seven key challenges facing schools today and see how a unified platform can help you stop "making it work" and start making it better.

Securing critical school safety technology doesn't have to strain your budget. From FEMA's $210M Nonprofit Security Grant Program to COPS funding, discover how schools like the Jewish Federation of Philadelphia are leveraging grants to protect over 5,000 students. Learn which grants your school may be eligible for and how to navigate the application process.

While tools like panic buttons serve a critical purpose in school emergencies, they're just one piece of a comprehensive safety strategy. At Ruvna, we believe in a holistic approach that encompasses prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery, integrating seamlessly with existing school systems. Our suite of solutions provides unmatched control during both daily operations and emergencies, as noted by Lisa Ha, Chief Strategic Communications Officer at St. Anne's-Belfield.

Are your school's daily operations holding back its emergency preparedness? Streamlined processes are the hidden key to both safety and efficiency. Discover how integrating everyday tasks with crisis management can transform your school's readiness and empower your entire community when it matters most.

The Standard Response Protocol, K-12 (SRP) is set up in schools across the U.S. through the “I Love u Guys” Foundation.