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Schools are discovering that phone restrictions aren't just reducing distractions – they're actually helping students feel less anxious and more connected to each other. The solution isn't a total tech ban, but creative policies that help students develop healthier relationships with their devices.

Ruvna's inaugural RollCall 2025 client dinner brought together school safety leaders from across New York and New Jersey to forge connections and preview the company's product roadmap for the year ahead. The event at Peachy's in NYC's Chinatown emphasized authentic partnerships and featured discussions on implementation strategies, emergency preparedness challenges, and success stories that demonstrated real impact on school communities.

Traditional classroom attendance systems create safety gaps during emergencies by not tracking who's physically present on campus. Ruvna's building attendance system solves this problem with real-time tracking, enabling complete emergency accountability while delivering everyday benefits like reduced administrative work and streamlined check-in processes.

Our team recently gathered in Austin for Ruvna's 2025 annual retreat, where we connected directly with clients, collaborated intensely on product innovations, and strengthened our bonds through competitive arcade games and karaoke. We left energized by the face-to-face brainstorming sessions that sparked several upcoming initiatives, including our new partnership program, emphasis on integrations, and "Connected Schools" webinar series. Despite operating as a remote-first company, these in-person gatherings create an irreplaceable creative energy that continues to fuel our mission of building better school safety solutions together.

When managing emergencies across a 20-acre campus with students ranging from age 3 to 18, those red and green cards weren't cutting it anymore. Discover how Bayside Academy dramatically reduced their emergency response time by connecting their SIS with Ruvna. "It's gone from minutes to within like a minute everyone's accounted for," shares Brooks Chew. Learn how this integration overcame initial teacher hesitations and now provides peace of mind across their diverse campus.

In the final installment of our ATLIS Leadership Series, technology leaders reveal what separates trustworthy safety vendors from those offering "security theater." Discover the seven critical questions to ask before selecting an emergency management platform, including the "2am test" that Bill Stites uses to evaluate crisis readiness. Learn why internal alignment between your technology and security teams is essential before any vendor conversation begins.

Feeling isolated while navigating complex school safety challenges? You're not alone. Our new monthly webinar series "Connected Schools" brings together experienced education leaders to share real solutions—no sales pitches, just honest conversations about what actually works.

Still using red and green cards during emergency drills? Discover how three school leaders transformed their outdated emergency response systems—while keeping what works. Learn how MaST Community Charter School, Penn Hills Charter, and St. Anne's-Belfield School modernized their approach to student safety without abandoning reliable tools. See what's possible when digital solutions meet traditional methods.

The landscape of school safety has dramatically evolved from rigid lockdown protocols to flexible, technology-enabled solutions. In this insightful exploration, industry experts from the ATLIS panel reveal how COVID-19 unexpectedly transformed our approach to school safety, exposing critical gaps in information gathering and communication. Discover how leading schools are moving beyond 'security theater' to implement systems that provide real-time accountability and targeted communication during emergencies. Learn what questions to ask when evaluating new safety technologies for your campus.

School administrators often say "We just make it work" when dealing with disconnected technology systems, but this approach carries hidden costs. Discover how siloed tech creates inefficiencies in attendance tracking, emergency response, and daily operations – and learn how modern integrated solutions can transform your school's management while reducing security risks and staff frustration. Explore seven key challenges facing schools today and see how a unified platform can help you stop "making it work" and start making it better.

Securing critical school safety technology doesn't have to strain your budget. From FEMA's $210M Nonprofit Security Grant Program to COPS funding, discover how schools like the Jewish Federation of Philadelphia are leveraging grants to protect over 5,000 students. Learn which grants your school may be eligible for and how to navigate the application process.

While tools like panic buttons serve a critical purpose in school emergencies, they're just one piece of a comprehensive safety strategy. At Ruvna, we believe in a holistic approach that encompasses prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery, integrating seamlessly with existing school systems. Our suite of solutions provides unmatched control during both daily operations and emergencies, as noted by Lisa Ha, Chief Strategic Communications Officer at St. Anne's-Belfield.

Ruvna partners with the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia to enhance safety for 5,000+ students and 1,000+ staff across 22 Jewish schools. The collaboration implements Ruvna's all-in-one platform, integrating critical safety systems. This initiative responds to recent security concerns and sets a new standard for proactive school safety measures.

Are your school's daily operations holding back its emergency preparedness? Streamlined processes are the hidden key to both safety and efficiency. Discover how integrating everyday tasks with crisis management can transform your school's readiness and empower your entire community when it matters most.

Enhance your school's security with Ruvna's Visitor Management system, now included at no extra cost with our Accountability platform. Streamline check-ins, improve emergency responses, and keep your community connected—all in one integrated solution. Discover how Ruvna can transform your school's safety and efficiency. Learn more!

Discover a comprehensive guide to upcoming school safety grants, their deadlines, eligibility criteria, and allowable expenses. This blog post highlights grants ordered by their upcoming deadlines in June and July 2024, including opportunities from OJJDP, COPS, BJA, NSGP, SHSP, and SSSG. Learn how to prioritize your grant applications and secure funding to enhance your school's safety measures.

Designed to revolutionize how educational institutions handle visitor tracking and security protocols, Ruvna's Visitor Management empowers schools with enhanced campus security, seamless control, and effortless visitor access.

The Standard Response Protocol, K-12 (SRP) is set up in schools across the U.S. through the “I Love u Guys” Foundation.