As the world becomes increasingly connected, school districts are harnessing new technologies, such as automation and facial recognition, to develop smart school buildings that are safer and more efficient.

By having access to clean clothes, students gain self-confidence and are less likely to be targets of bullying or ridicule.

Teachers have seen an instant jump in engagement when students are given large-print books. Students want to read longer, feel less nervous about reading and comprehend more of the details.

The Florida Schools Safety Portal, which went live Aug. 1, gives Florida school threat assessment teams wider access to data to evaluate school safety threats.