National Safe Schools Conference (NSSC)

Safer schools start with all of us. The National Safe Schools Conference is bringing together school leaders, safety professionals, educators, exhibitors, and experts from 24 states and counting for three powerful days of learning, collaboration, and action.

Not just today, but every day, we remember and honor those who gave their lives for our country. Forever grateful for their service and sacrifice. #MemorialDay 🇺🇸

WAY TO GO! 👏 🎓️ Meet the 21 valedictorians from this year's graduating class at Jericho High School in New York. Every single one finished their high school career with straight A+'s in every class, all four years, but not one would say it was easy. abc7.la/xYSrV0

Teachers don’t just teach—they shape lives, build confidence, and open doors for their students every single day. We’re grateful for all you do. Thank you, teachers.

Multiple people were shot, including two fatally, after a "planned fight" between two juveniles at a North Carolina park escalated and several people opened fire, authorities said. abcnews.link/ORYA4aG

All his classmates understood the assignment ❤️ At Carmel High School, a graduating student, Jack Higgins, who lives with Autism, walked onto the stage to receive his diploma. Knowing that loud applause could overwhelm him, his classmates chose to respond differently. Instead of cheering, they gave him a silent ovation - raising their hands and celebrating without noise so he could experience the moment comfortably. This wasn’t just kindness in passing, it was intentional inclusion. Whether quietly coordinated or understood among them, the result was the same: they changed the environment for him, allowing him to fully take part in a milestone that often overwhelms people with sensory sensitivity.

A Tennessee school board member is facing backlash after putting his arm around a female student and referring to her as “hot.” Parents are now calling for his resignation and criticizing the board for failing to intervene.

OKLAHOMA SCHOOL SHOOTING- A former student arrested. A principal shot. Here's what we know so far about what happened at Pauls Valley High School. #oklahoma #schoolshooting okcfox.com/news/local/sus…

🚨BREAKING: School shooting at Hill Country College Prep High School in Bulverde, TX. Reports indicate that a 15-year-old male student shot a teacher during a morning class. The student has been pronounced dead through self-infliction and the teacher has been taken to a local hospital.

OCDE will host a free April 14 public forum on active shooter preparedness, led by Seal Beach Police Capt. Nick Nicholas. The session will focus on prevention, situational awareness and response strategies. Details: newsroom.ocde.us/ocde-to-host-a…

L.A. County deputy accused of sexual misconduct with a minor ktla.com/news/local-new…

A Riverside County school psychologist was arrested and charged with child sex crimes following a months-long investigation. Details: ktla.com/news/inland-em…

March is #NationalSocialWorkMonth 🤝💙 Join us to recognize the incredible impact social workers have on our school communities across California. Thank you to all the dedicated social workers making a difference every day!

A new toolkit from the @KidsPartnership's All In For Safe Schools — a California-based campaign bringing together TK-12 nonprofit leaders to support educators in creating safe, welcoming and inclusive learning environments — offers a comprehensive hub designed to help educators implement safe, inclusive practices, with clear “Know Your Rights” guidance. Learn more on the CSBA blog: blog.csba.org/school-safety-… The latest information aims to help boost meaningful support for students from immigrant families, LGBTQ+ students and other historically marginalized communities, which in turn improves school climates for all youth.

The NSSC 2026 workshop lineup is now live. We are proud to feature speakers from across the nation committed to protecting children and advancing school safety. Visit our website to explore our workshops: nationalsafeschoolsconference.com #NSSC #SafeSchools #SchoolSafety #studentsafety

Safe Schools don't happen by chance, they happen by design. The 17th Annual NSSC 2026 delivers the latest research, real-world strategies, and meaningful collaboration to support safer, more resilient school communities. Early registration recommended: nationalsafeschoolsconference.com/nssc-2026/

A shooting at a school in British Columbia left eight dead including the suspect, with two more people found dead at a home believed to be connected. apnews.com/article/canada…

We are pleased to announce the General Session and Pre-Conference speakersfor the upcoming National Safe Schools Conference. Our speaker lineup reflects our continued commitment to advancing school safety, climate, and student well-being. #NSSC #NationalSafeSchoolsConference

If you cannot fly, then run. If you cannot run, then walk. If you cannot walk, then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward. If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way. —Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

13 years ago today, 20 first-graders & 6 educators were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School. #SandyHookPromise, founded by several families of victims, works to prevent gun violence. #NeverForget Please share to #HonorWithAction and stand with us to #ProtectOurKids.