Joanna Briese, Teacher, Project Manager, Thurston Gun Sense
Dec 11, 2024
The holidays are upon us! Many of us are gathering with loved ones, and the children have time off from school for holiday breaks. Let’s all work to keep our loved ones safe this season.
Miriam Clark, PhD, Research Scientist at OSLC Developments
Sep 23, 2024
OSLC Developments Inc. (ODI) and the Oregon Social Learning Center (OSLC) are conducting a survey of school administrators across the state of Washington to help in a bigger project to understand drowning rates, drowning disparities, and drowning prevention efforts. We’re hoping to get your input as we work with the state governor’s office to develop water safety curriculum. We value your feedback since you’re on the front lines working with teachers and children/youth in your school. The 10-20 minute online survey will allow you a chance to weigh in and tell us whether you currently implement drowning curriculum, whether you have any interest in state supported drowning curriculum in your school, and any water safety concerns you may (or may not) have in your community.
Mickey Venn Lahmann and Joanna Briese, Members of Thurston Gun Sense and Alliance for Gun Responsibility
Sep 9, 2024
School leaders are uniquely positioned to help educate parents about firearms, particularly safe storage. Securing firearms is a sensible way to prevent curious kids from handling firearms, preventing accidents and suicides. While most gun owners responsibly lock up their guns, increasing awareness through you, your parent organization, and your school district will help build stronger, safer communities. In advance of October School Safety Month, we want to bring some resources to your attention as you consider increasing awareness about gun safety.
Mike Donlin, Program Supervisor, School Safety Center, OSPI
Dec 1, 2022
This will be my last AWSP School Safety Blog. I am retiring as of December 31, 2022. I have been involved in K-12 education since…. well, let’s just say it’s been a long time. It has been a fulfilling, powerful journey. It has been interesting, as well. A recent conversation underscores just a part of what has made it interesting.
Mike Donlin, Program Supervisor, School Safety Center, OSPI
Nov 1, 2022
It’s November. It’s dark and rainy. Elections are coming up. Daylight Savings Time is ending. Veterans’ Day is approaching. Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Let’s go there now.
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