This event focused on strengthening school safety through prevention, response, and recovery using the Safe and Sound Schools Framework for Comprehensive School Safety Planning and Development, and insights from Michele Gay, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Safe and Sound Schools, and Dr. Lori Mueller, Partner at the Donovan Group and former K-12 superintendent.

The conversation explored pressing safety concerns facing schools, the importance of comprehensive crisis communication planning, strategies to support student mental health, and ways to build community partnerships that enhance school safety.