Herbert, when it comes to keeping students safe, prevention starts with preparation.  One of the most effective ways schools can reduce the risk of tragedy is by conducting regular risk assessments. These thorough evaluations help identify vulnerabilities before they turn into emerge…

  Hi Herbert, Right now, critical federal programs that keep our schools safe are being disrupted by the ongoing government shutdown. Resources like SchoolSafety.gov, which provides guidance, training, and funding for schools to prevent violence and respond to emergencies, are at risk …

  Herbert, every parent’s top priority is their child’s safety. Many families don’t have access to the routes or schedules of the buses that transport their children to and from school.  That information could make a critical difference in an emergency. However, many school districts k…

  Every child deserves to feel safe, Herbert.  Not just from violence, but also from the silent struggles that often go unseen. Mental health challenges among students are rising, and often, schools are on the front lines of helping kids cope, heal, and thrive. Here at Stand With Parkl…

  Herbert, Last week, the Uvalde community opened the doors to Legacy Elementary School, a new campus built with love, determination, and a promise that the 21 lives lost at Robb Elementary will never be forgotten. At the ribbon-cutting ceremony, families, teachers, and local leaders p…

  Hi Herbert, My name is Tony Montalto, President of Stand With Parkland. Seven years ago, 17 innocent lives were taken at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. One of them was my 14-year-old daughter, Gina. Gina was compassionate, artistic, kind, and bubbly. Havin…

Share your perspective to help us advocate for safer schools.   Herbert, imagine sending your child to school and worrying every day if they’ll come home safely.  For too many families, that fear is a reality. And that reality is simply unacceptable. Our Founding Families have seen firs…

  Herbert, we know from experience the consequences of leaders who fail to act. That’s why, since 2018, we’ve been building a nationwide movement to protect every student and every teacher in every classroom. And thanks to supporters like you, we’ve made a real impact, turning tragedy …

  The school year is in full swing, Herbert. And it’s up to all of us to help keep them safe this school year. Here are 5 things you can do TODAY to help keep our schools safe: Support school safety policies. Evidence-based safety protocols help keep everyone safe. These include secur…

  We had a busy summer here at Stand With Parkland, friend. Thanks to the support of grassroots donors like you, we spent the last few months making an impact where it matters most — in front of educators, lawmakers, and school safety experts across the nation. Here’s a snapshot of the…

  It’s not easy to think about violence against children, Herbert. In fact, it may be the last thing any parent wants to talk about. But we can’t protect our kids by staying silent. So we have to act. We’re reaching out to you today because silence doesn’t save lives. If we’re going to…

  We all know how impressionable kids are, Herbert. They'll copy anything they see on TV and online. That’s why it’s up to parents and responsible adults to step in when things go too far. So when we heard that YouTube is pushing content about assembling and modifying firearms to kids,…