Ensuring the safety and well-being of students and staff is paramount. This Spotlight explores approaches to enhancing school safety and emergency response, emphasizing both proactive prevention and effective crisis management. From state-level initiatives focused on violence prevention and the implementation of surprise safety inspections, these articles offer valuable perspectives. Discover resources and best practices for strengthening overall school safety and security, and more. Articles in this Spotlight include: (1) States Emphasize School Violence Prevention, Not Just Security (Evie Blad); (2) These Surprise Inspections Test Schools' Safety Practices (Evie Blad); (3) How Columbine Shaped 25 Years of School Safety (Evie Blad); (4) 5 Key School Safety Conversations for Districts (Evie Blad); (5) Leading a District After A School Shooting Is Hard. These Superintendents Want to Help (Evie Blad); (6) 'Homemade' Solutions to School Safety Can Be Fire Hazards. Here's What to Know (Lauris Freidenfelds); and (7) How to Strengthen the Safety And Security of Your School (Lindsay Burton and Michelle Kefford). [This Spotlight was sponsored by Raptor Technologies.]