The week’s incident at a Mount Horeb middle school serves as a jarring reminder that school safety needs to be top-of-mind every day.

Because of the quick and practiced response of law enforcement and school officials, a further tragedy was prevented – underscoring the importance of creating and rehearsing your school safety plan.

Go here for a list of safety resources, including grant and training opportunities; actions you can take right now; and, several guides on how to talk to children about violent events.