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…
School Culture
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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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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…
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The Anti-Bullying Report: Lessons from Students and Principals on Belonging, Respect, and Safer Schools.
Bullying is a persistent problem in U.S. schools, fueling distrust and debates over punishment, transfers, and prevention. Some states are trying extreme measures—ticketing parents or suspending bullies’ licenses—while Congress considers the STOP Bullying Act to fund state prevention efforts. Most districts review policies, but few have comprehensive plans, leaving gaps that students feel firsthand. Real change requires educators, policymakers, and parents to listen to students, focus on the most vulnerable, and build school cultures where safety and belonging aren’t optional.
