SchoolSafety.gov Back-to-School Campaign
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The SchoolSafety.gov Back-to-School Campaign provides information and guidance that K-12 schools and school districts can use to prepare for a safe return to school. The campaign aims to empower K-12 communities to learn about and engage with resources, trainings, and tools available through SchoolSafety.gov before, during, and after the back-to-school season.
The 2025 SchoolSafety.gov Back-to-School Campaign focuses on prevention, highlighting resources and actions to prevent or deter school safety threats or incidents and create safer learning environments for students and educators. As part of the campaign, SchoolSafety.gov provides a back-to-school reading list, prevention tip sheet, communications toolkit, and ready-to-use social media posts and graphics. Feel free to copy, download, and share the materials found below to learn more about the campaign, access helpful resources and guidance, and spread the word to others in your school and community.
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