Many schools proudly say they have a reporting system in place. On paper, it sounds like progress. In reality, too many of these tools are hidden seven clicks deep on a district website and offer students only a single rigid option for reporting. Now imagine being a 14-year-old facing bullying, threats, or a mental health crisis. By the time you’ve …
In the 2023–24 school year, 66% of Detroit Public Schools Community District students were chronically absent—missing 18 or more days of school. That means only one-third of students attended class regularly. Kalamazoo Public Schools shows similar challenges, with chronic absenteeism hovering around 50%. Behind these numbers are students facing real struggles: bullying, unsafe environments, mental health challenges, family crises, or …
At Relay12, our mission is simple: to give every K-12 student a safe, trusted way to be heard. Too often, warning signs of bullying, mental health struggles, or safety risks go unseen or unreported until it’s too late. Relay12 changes that by offering a confidential, school-based reporting tool designed with students in mind.That’s why we are proud to partner with …
If we learned anything from Berwyn, it’s that safety is no longer something that can be assumed. It must be built. Students should trust that their school protects them not only physically, but also emotionally, by giving them tools, support, and a voice. What will you do this week to make your school safer? What conversations will you start? What …