Educational institutions today face a rapidly evolving threat landscape, from cyberattacks and data breaches to student safety concerns, reputational issues and operational disruptions. The Schools Are Under Attack video serves as a powerful reminder to superintendents, administrators and school board members. These threats are real, increasing and demand proactive preparation.

Preparing in advance is no longer optional. Schools need actionable crisis communications playbooks and scenario-specific tabletop exercises to ensure leadership teams can respond with clarity, speed and confidence when an incident occurs.

Whether a crisis is digital or physical, proactive planning protects students and staff, minimizes disruptions to learning and preserves trust with parents and the broader community. This video underscores the urgent need for academic institutions to strengthen their readiness, before the next crisis hits.