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Badge Messenger featured in Campus Safety Magazine

Badge Messenger is featured in Campus Safety Magazine.

3 Types of School Emergency Planning Drills for Classroom Safety

Emergency preparedness and planning is paramount to every single school and district across the country.

6 Tips on Emergency Communication in Schools

When a school emergency arises, adhering to the in-place policy can be nearly impossible. Follow these six steps on how to handle these emergencies.

Alyssa’s Law & Legislation: The Call for Nationwide School Security

The founders of Make Our Schools Safe established Alyssa’s Law, addressing law enforcement response time when a life-threatening emergency occurs.

Badge Messenger® Granted FCC Approval

Badge Messenger® has officially attained FCC (Federal Communications Commission) approval. Meaning, our products are approved for sale in the U.S.

The 20 Biggest Mistakes School Communicators Make & How to Avoid Them

In light of current events, here are 20 ways schools are mis-communicating or under communicating.

Emergency Systems Every Special Education Classroom Should Have

Is your special education classroom prepared for an emergency? Here are a few things to look for in an emergency system.

Tech in Schools: Distraction vs. Digital Need

Is technology in schools distracting or beneficial to student learning? Read about which technology devices are distractions, and which classroom tools encourage and improve participation.

Nationwide Teacher Shortage & Meeting the Needs of a Stressed Faculty

How are schools handling the nationwide teacher shortage?

5 Non-Emergency Scenarios for Badge Messenger

Badge Messenger isn't just a communication technology for emergencies, it can also be used for a wide variety of everyday activities.

What Summer Break Means: School Districts' Goals & Initiatives

See the behind-the-scenes look at what summer break means for school staff, teachers, school districts, and the planning behind the next school year's goals and initiatives.

2020 Election Year & the State of Education

2020 Election Year & The State of Education. A brief overview of a few of the 2020 presidential candidates and their viewpoints on education.

The Role of an IT Director in School Districts

Your school IT Director has many responsibilities and initiatives to fill in 2020. Read our blog for insights into this role and what to look for in 2020.

What Constitutes a "Safe School?"

What makes a "safe school?" Who manages the parameters of a safe-forward school? Who designates safe school training? What initiatives can schools take?

How Technology Can Amplify Great Teaching

How technology can amplify great teaching in schools. Read about the ways ed-tech has changed the classroom and learning environment in schools today.

Badge Messenger Tech RoundUp

In Badge Messenger's Tech RoundUP, read about new education technology and security solutions to see if your school's system is up-to-date.

How Classroom Empathy, Teacher Empowerment, & Social-Emotional Learning Can Manage Student Behavior

Learn how classroom empathy, teacher empowerment, and socio-emotional learning can manage student behavior.

How Special Education Classrooms Benefit From Badge Messenger

How special education classrooms benefit with Badge Messenger's assistive technology. An everyday tool to help best manage classrooms.

Badge Messenger is a Must-Have for Safe Schools

Badge Messenger® is a cutting edge school alert system that leaves limitations behind. It empowers teachers and students alike. See why it's a must-have.

The Best New Tech in Education

Want to adopt the newest classroom technology? We've compiled a list of the best new tech in education that keeps your teachers happy and students engaged.

Why Your School Safety App Isn't Safe

In the days of having an app for everything, using a school safety app may seem like a cost-effective way of having instant communication with every classroom. However, when reliability means safety, a mobile app just won't cut it.

I'm a Teacher, and Badge Really Does Have it All

St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Sartell, MN is a Badge Messenger® school. Stephanie Pederson is a teacher with 30 years of experience; her story.

Schools Can Be Safer: So We're on the Cutting Edge

All school safety solutions have drawbacks, which is why we're striving to build one without any.

We Can Do More to Prevent Mass Shootings

From Columbine to Parkland, there are a thousand solutions to school shootings. But what if we're missing the most obvious one?

Is Your School Budget Big Enough For Safety?

Not all school budgets are created equal. That's why we've listed some free school safety ideas for your campus.

Making Schools Safe Again with New Legislation Across the Country

Via the National Conference of State Legislatures, the 2018 legislative session saw 43 states propose 392 bills and resolutions related to school safety.

As Close to an “Easy Button” as it Gets for Behavior Management

Research exists about the impact of frequent interruptions and the negative repercussions of these interruptions on schoolday productivity. What can help?

From the Desk of Mike: What Other School Security Apps, Tools, and Programs are Missing

What does Badge Messenger® have that other school security programs are missing?

5 Ways to Empower Teachers to Build a Positive, Innovative School Culture

How can administrators, instructional coaches, and teacher leaders help build a culture of innovation in our schools? Learn by reading Angela Watson's article.

Creating Security Solutions for the Future

Schools can’t afford to replace major technology every few years. They’re looking to invest in something that works here, now, and futuristically.

Here's How School Security Should Be Improved in 4 Easy Steps

Since the publication of an earlier commentary on four steps to achieving better school security, many organizations have been in contact to offer excellent additional ways to reach this desired end state. Read more from The Heritage Foundation.

A School Alert System that Gives Parents, Teachers, and Administrators Peace of Mind

Anything can happen at any time, and parents, teachers, and administrators need to prepare for every possible outcome. It's not scaremongering; it's just being sensible.

More School Security Measures: Is It a Good Strategy for School Safety?

Jared Black smiled on his way to school, thinking of his birthday party the next day. But the party to celebrate his 17 years in this world never happened. Read more on this article by the National School Boards Association.

A Day in the Life of a Teacher's Badge...

I save lives. But I don't like to gloat or anything. It's just part of the job. And I always deliver. See a day in the life of Badge Messenger.

What School Safety Really Means Today

Children continue to be injured and parents continue to bring lawsuits over daily hazards that could be prevented with the right tools.

The Technology to Help Your District Simplify School Security & Communication

Though the complexity of security systems is often correlated with its efficiency, it’s not always the case. Overly complicating tech can be counterproductive to your safety.

Four Strategies for Introducing Empathy in the Classroom

Nearly one in three U.S. students say that they have been victims of bullying. Learn more from the article by Getting Smart.

That Emergency Alert App at Your School Isn't All it's Cracked Up to Be

If you've ever used an emergency alert app in your school before, it was probably a hard sell.

How to Unlock Millions in Your Budget and Create an Award-Winning District

Districts across the nation must find a way to manage aging facilities and deferred maintenance backlogs. Read the article on District Administration to learn more.

From the Desk of Greg: A Look at the Technology Behind Badge Messenger

Badge Messenger is always with you. Whether that be for small communication necessities or time-pressing catastrophes, this unique two-way messenger alert system is your aid within arm's reach. Learn more from Greg at Badge Messenger.

Schools Are Spending Billions on High-Tech Security. But Are Students Any Safer?

The uncertainty over how to prevent school shootings — and the horrifying consequences of failing to do so — has created a business opportunity. Read the NBC News article written by Jon Schuppe.

School Funding and the Battle of the Budget

Budgets include everything from salaries and employee benefits to purchased services and supplies. Here's how you can get more value from your school district budgets.

Establishing Classroom Rules

Appropriate behavior fosters a positive classroom environment. Read the blog on National Education Association written by Phil Nast about establishing classroom rules.

Barricade or Flee? Simulator Trains Educators and Police for School Shootings

Teachers, administrators, and police officers sat in rows at laptop computers, enacting a scenario they hope to never experience in real life. Read Evie Blad's piece on Education Week about the simulator that trains educators and police for school shootings.

Tenure Track? Recruiting & Retention of Today's New Teachers

Stagnant salaries, long hours, and a general lack of respect — these are just some of the reasons new teachers quit.

3 Ways to Constantly Improve Your School's Emergency Protocol

More than a fifth of school districts in the United States lacks a comprehensive emergency preparedness plan to respond to natural disasters and other emergencies, according to one study.

Pros & Cons of Badge Messenger

From herd mentality to market share, Badge Messenger's list of pros and cons are listed for your information as you vet our school messaging system.

27 Ways to Engage Teachers at Your Next Faculty Meeting

Teachers are human beings. Therefore, teachers have a finite amount of energy and focus each day. Read Teach Thought's article about ways to engage teachers at your next faculty meeting.

Follow the Child — Reduce Classroom Chaos with the Right Communication

The classroom is full of potential safety hazards for students. Trips and falls, assaults, allergic reactions, sports-related injuries, and head injuries — these are just five of the most common accidents in school.

Badge Messenger: You can't Afford Not to Add it to Your District

Don't make the mistake of ignoring things that can pay for themselves. When it comes to communication tools for teachers, your district can't afford to skip a school messaging system.

5 Key Areas of Technology Professional Development for Teachers

K–12 teachers are interested in adopting technology, but low confidence in their abilities to use it well enough to make the integration worth the investment is a significant barrier. Read Eli Zimmerman's article on EdTech about areas of professional development for teachers.

Tech Not Guns: Using Technologies to Keep Schools Safe

While most schools already closely monitor who is coming and going, keeping track of thousands of students, teachers, parents, and other visitors on paper alone can be a challenge. Read Cait Etherington's piece from eLearning Inside on what tech helps.

10 Signs You're Ready to Upgrade Your School's Communication System

Knowing when it’s time to breathe new life into your school’s communication is crucial to ensuring the safety of your staff and students.

Why Badge Messenger: A Personal Story

Badge Messenger is a two-way communicator that is small, comfortable, instant, rechargeable and it doesn’t require existing wireless, cellular, or network systems. At a touch of a button, it can connect classrooms to a central location like your school's office to report an issue - minor or emergency.

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