The Easy & Hard K-12 Reopening Strategies to Implement As we help more and more K-12 schools implement plans for a safe return of in-person instruction, we wanted to share practical strategies to help you protect students, teachers, and staff and slow the spread of COVID-19. Our operational strategies are mostly based on CDC guidelines
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Solar-Powered License Plate Camera Kits A better, cost efficient way to enhance student safety and campus security SchoolPass now offers solar-powered automated license plate recognition (ALPR) camera kits that can be installed anywhere on your campus within hours – with no power or data required! Our solar camera kits eliminate trenching costs and weeks of
How schools are automating COVID-19 screening with ALPR cameras COVID-19 has been a unique challenge for schools, to say the least. But, some schools have found success in safely operating through COVID-19. The Lamplighter School in Dallas, TX is an excellent example of a school that has maintained a safe learning environment. Here’s how they
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Safe Schools Week – 4 Ways Schools are Using Technology to Improve Safety In honor of the National School Safety Center’s Safe Schools Week, we want to take a moment to thank all of you for your tireless efforts to keep our students safe. Safe Schools Week is both a celebration of the excellent work
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What is the most effective wellness screening method? Lessons from the back to school season. With many schools beginning to resume in-person instruction, their health and wellness plans are being put to the test. At SchoolPass, we’ve been working closely with schools to adjust to the new unprecedented circumstances. And, we have good news to
The CARES Act, the Supreme Court, and Non-Public Schools In this article we examine how the CARES Act impacts non-public schools, as well as explaining the very recent Supreme Court decision that will have a major impact on private schools over time. The third federal COVID-19 relief package, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security
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Using CARES Act Funding For School Reopening You may be wondering about all the different aspects of the CARES Act and how it can help you reopen school safely in the fall. In this article, we explain the key elements of the CARES Act and provide ideas on how to make the best use of
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How to meet and exceed the CDC’s COVID-19 guidelines this fall Schools will return to a very different world this fall and be faced with a completely new set of student health and wellness challenges. Preparing and responding to these challenges is not only essential for the health of students and staff but the entire
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Why K-12 schools need to modernize visitor screening To keep students safe, schools must be able to quickly and accurately screen every visitor. While this sounds simple, it’s easier said than done. Why? Here are five of the top visitor screening challenges faced by K-12 schools: Registered sex offender (RSO) checks are often skipped due
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How schools are using digital IDs to streamline and secure visitor management and attendance Do you have reliable, real-time visibility into who is on your campus at any given point? Or when each child is scheduled to arrive and depart? And with whom? If not—you’re not alone. Most school staff rely on a combination of
