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Educational leaders, from principals and superintendents to heads of school and youth organizers, need to know what effective crisis response looks like. With engaging anecdotes and real-world examples, All Clear: Lessons from a Decade Managing School Crises delivers that knowledge in an accessible and, most importantly, practical way. No two schools are exactly alike, and emergency preparedness might look very different in an inner-city public school district than it does in private schools. Thankfully, author Chris Joffe does not profess to have a one-size-fits-all solution for safety and crisis management. Instead, he equips readers with concrete tools and strategies they can modify and implement regardless of the setting. This realistic approach enables leaders to plan for and respond to emergencies, and to navigate returning to normal in the aftermath. Joffe shows district and school leaders how to create safety in school environments and develop a plan for responding effectively in the event of emergency--whether it be from an allergy attack or an active shooter. In our ever-changing educational and cultural landscape, this is a critical resource. We want our schools to be safe environments for teaching and learning, but they could. With the advice in this book, we can skew the odds in our favor, putting policies and practices in place that help students feel safe. When you read All Clear, you're making a commitment to all students, all teachers, and all members of the community. This commitment to security could make the difference between fear and real engagement. Our schools need leaders who can stand up for safety, before, during, and after crisis events.