Education Week: This Key Factor Helps Students Feel Safe at School
Students who believe educators take their safety concerns seriously are more likely to feel safe during the school day, a new survey finds. The survey of…
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District Administration: School Safety: 10 Questions You Should Ask First
School security concerns are fueling middle and high school students’ anxieties about their safety. Here are 10 questions superintendents should ask their students and staff…
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Word in Black: Black Students Report Higher School Safety Concerns
From fights outside of class to seeing classmates with weapons, Black K-12 public school students are far more likely to worry about their safety in…
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K-12 Dive: Students feel Safer in School When Their Concerns Are Heard, YouthTruth Finds
Dive Brief: Nearly 80% of elementary students and 75% of middle and high school students do not feel safe on school buses, while 67% of secondary…
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EdSource: Most Students Feel Unsafe on School Buses, but Many Feel Secure in Classrooms
A new study released by YouthTruth indicates that nearly 80% of elementary students and 75% of middle and high school students do not feel safe…
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School Safety, Security, & Emergency Preparedness: Understanding and Acting on How Students Experience Safety
A sense of safety and security is foundational to students’ learning, belonging, and healthy development. Yet creating and maintaining schools where students feel truly safe is a complex and ever-shifting challenge, spanning protection from violence and bullying to emotional wellbeing, and disaster preparedness. At a time when investments in school safety are growing and security products are expanding, this report offers a reminder that safety cannot simply be purchased—it requires a deep understanding of, and investment in, the daily work of tending to a healthy school culture.
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From School Buses to Restrooms to Natural Disasters, Students Experience Persistent Anxiety Over School Safety
San Francisco, February 24, 2026 – Nearly one in five middle and high school students, and one in four elementary school students, say they often…
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We help schools make change by listening to—and learning from—youth.
You can’t help the kids if you don’t know what the kids want.
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YouthTruth at CEP Conference: Preparing Youth for Civic Engagement Under Threats of Deportation
Research shows that young people truly want to serve others, work across lines of difference, and feel a part of their community but frequently lack…
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Giving Done Right podcast: David McKinney on Why Student Voice Matters
What happens when education reform takes place without the input or engagement of the young people who will experience its effects? Conversely, what happens when…
