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The School Safety Free Period podcast is when Dr. Amy Klinger and Amanda Klinger, Esq. co-founders of the Educator’s School Safety Network discuss what’s new in the world of school safety! They also provide actionable take-aways for educators, school leaders, parents and community members. Join us during the free period for an insightful (and a bit snarky) examination of school safety!

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United States

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The School Safety Free Period podcast is when Dr. Amy Klinger and Amanda Klinger, Esq. co-founders of the Educator’s School Safety Network discuss what’s new in the world of school safety! They also provide actionable take-aways for educators, school leaders, parents and community members. Join us during the free period for an insightful (and a bit snarky) examination of school safety!

Language:

English


Episodes
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One Thing Leads to Another

5/26/2025
School safety incidents don’t happen in isolation. In this episode of the School Safety Free Period podcast Dr. Klinger explores the many steps in preventing and responding to violent incidents in schools.

Duration:00:16:17

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The Last Straw: The Impact of Bad Decisions

5/26/2025
Is it poor judgement, bad classroom management, a lack of oversight - or maybe all of the above? In this School Safety Free Period podcast Dr. Klinger examines how individual bad decisions impact school safety.

Duration:00:14:58

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The Duty of Care: Vulnerable Populations and School Safety

5/26/2025
What is the duty of care regarding vulnerable populations and what can be done to keep them safe? Dr. Klinger discusses some of the issues related to school safety and our responsibilities to the students in our care.

Duration:00:14:51

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Going Rogue - SSFP 12.13.24

12/13/2024

Duration:00:07:35

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Another Thing to Worry About? (explosives)

9/9/2024

Duration:00:12:49

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What about an extreme case of student speech

7/29/2024

Duration:00:10:34

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Can Restorative Practices and Disciplinary Consequences Effectively Co-Exist?

6/3/2024
Can Restorative Practices and Disciplinary Consequences Effectively Co-Exist? The Klingers discuss the opposing viewpoints of restorative practices and more traditional discipline in schools. www.eSchoolSafety.org

Duration:00:19:08

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Is the Real Threat on Social Media?

5/27/2024

Duration:00:15:35

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Bigfoot causes a school lockdown

5/22/2024
Bigfoot and Weird Dads Come to School. The Klingers discuss the continuum of opinions and safety issues between a harmless prank and a malicious act. www.eSchoolSafety.org

Duration:00:16:18

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School Safety Free Period 2.5.24

2/5/2024
Dr. Amy Klinger and Amanda Klinger, Esq. discuss how saying "the quiet part out loud" is a critical element of school safety and violence prevention. For more information: www.eSchoolSafety.org

Duration:00:14:44

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School Safety Free Period 1.29.24 with Special Guest - Dr. Michel Cazary

1/29/2024
There's alot to learn about fear! Join us with our special guest, Dr. Michel Cazary as we discuss her research about the impact of fear, especially as it pertains to school safety.
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School Safety Free Period 1.23.24

1/23/2024
Middle schoolers, social media, and bathrooms. What more could you ask for in a podcast? Dr. Amy Klinger and Amanda Klinger, Esq. discuss how a simple bathroom problem means more than you think.

Duration:00:14:55

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School Safety Free Period 1.15.24

1/15/2024
Wow this weather! How do extreme conditions impact school safety? Let's discuss some concerns and strategies related to this crazy weather! www.eSchoolSafety.org
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Fall 2023 violent threats and incidents in schools recap

1/9/2024
Dr. Amy Klinger and Amanda Klinger, Esq. kick off 2024 with a discussion of the school-based violent incidents and threats that US schools faced in the fall of 2023.

Duration:00:08:47