“A safe school is in place when students can learn and teachers can teach in a welcoming environment, free of intimidation and fear. It is a setting where the educational climate fosters a spirit of acceptance and care for every child; where behavior expectations are clearly communicated, consistently enforced and fairly applied. A safe school is also one that is prepared to respond to the unthinkable crisis. Unlimited options and potential exist for safe school planning. It requires only the ability to get started.”
- Ronald D. Stephens
Executive Director, National School Safety Center