The Little School System That Could
Daniel Duke's new book examines the Manassas Park, Virginia, City Schools' 10-year turnaround from a low- performing district to one in which every school was accredited by 2005. The book offers lessons for any school system facing the challenges of low performance, underfunding, political turmoil, and a culture of low expectations, with special attention to school size and the impact of improved facilities. New NCEF Publications on School Safety and Security

MITIGATING HAZARDS IN SCHOOL FACILITIES
Guidance for making school safety and security assessments and for planning, funding, and implementing safety and security improvements. Includes 25 downloadable, subject-specific assessment guides.

LOW-COST SECURITY MEASURES FOR SCHOOL FACILITIES
Fifty school safety and security measures that may be implemented at little or no cost and without the use of complex technology.

SCHOOL SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES
The latest on access control, surveillance, weapons detection, communications, alarm, and emergency notification system technologies.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE INFORMATION FOR SCHOOL FACILITIES
Information needed for managing school buildings, grounds, occupants, and rescue and recovery personnel during and after a crisis.

DOOR LOCKING OPTIONS IN SCHOOLS
School door locking options and the limitations imposed on them by building and fire codes. Educational Facilities Disaster and Crisis Management Guidebook
Provides direction for disaster preparedness planning and management for a variety of disasters affecting school districts and community colleges. Publication of the Florida Department of Education.