Safety and Security Archives

Is Your Students' Data at Risk? Features like GPS may seem safe and compliant, but are they?

As an IT director or school administrator, you’re entrusted with safeguarding one of the most sensitive assets in education: student data. In today’s fast-paced edtech world, it’s easy to assume that new safety features, like GPS or geofencing, are automatically…

Bullying in Schools: Understanding the Problem & Solutions for a Safer Environment

Thomas W

Campus Management Platform, Digital Hall Pass, PBIS and Behavior Tracking, Safety and Security

Addressing the Growing Concern of Bullying in Schools Bullying remains a prevalent issue that impacts the safety, mental health, and academic success of students across all school levels. With research showing a significant number of students experiencing various forms of…

Vaping in Schools: Factors, Impacts & Prevention Strategies

Thomas W

Campus Management Platform, Digital Hall Pass, PBIS and Behavior Tracking, Safety and Security

Why Vaping Has Become a Major Issue in Schools Vaping among students is a growing challenge for schools, affecting student health, safety, and the overall learning environment. While the popularity of e-cigarettes has thankfully decreased overall, approximately 1.63 million middle…

Discover how student-created hall passes foster responsibility and promote accountability in modern educational settings.

Why Student-Created Hall Passes Enhance Accountability

giuseppe

Digital Hall Pass, Safety and Security, School Culture and Student Engagement

Hall passes have been a school staple for years, traditionally offering students a tangible token of permission to be in the hallways during class time. However, with advancements in technology and shifts in educational strategies, there’s an innovative approach that’s…

How Digital Student ID Cards Can Save Teen Lives

Can A Student ID Card Save Teen Lives

Jovana

Digital Student ID, Safety and Security

Is a Digital Student ID Card the breakthrough we need to help save teens? Schools today are facing an increasing, and necessary pressure to offer readily available mental health resources to students. Districts recognize the need to be aware and…

why cell phones should be allowed at school

Cellphones in School: Should It Be Allowed?

Jovana

Digital Student ID, Extras, Safety and Security, School Culture and Student Engagement

The debate over cellphones in school isn’t new—but it’s more pressing than ever. As districts across the country adopt strict policies against cell phones, others are rethinking how mobile devices might play a productive role on campus. With technology woven…

Meaningful Conversations

Jovana

Extras, Safety and Security

If you follow us on any social media you are probably aware that Minga is a big supporter of student voice and an advocate for meaningful conversations. Minga strives to create a safe space for students to talk about REAL…

App Safety? Check √

Jason Richards

Safety and Security

As every year passes technology becomes a bigger part of the school system for one main reason: It. Can. Help! There may still be resistance in some schools, but the truth of the matter is that technology usage will continue…

The 3 Basics of Online Safety

Jason Richards

Safety and Security

Students are constantly connected to the world through the internet, their phones, and technology. There is a wealth of information out there, but it’s also scary to think some students may not understand internet safety. Here are some quick lessons…

RETHINK: Should Teachers be Texting Students?

Jason Richards

Safety and Security

Leadership group. The basketball team. Drama club. How do you communicate with them? It’s a struggle for staff and students to connect. Let’s just forget email – students don’t check it. With generations preferring to use differing mobile apps, the…

Digital Hall Pass

Tardy Management

PBIS Points & Rewards

MTSS & Behavior

Check Ins

FlexTime

Platform Overview

Digital IDs

School Communication

Event Management

Digital Hall Pass

Tardy Management

PBIS Points & Rewards

MTSS & Behavior

Check Ins

FlexTime

Platform Overview

Digital IDs

School Communication

Event Management