Maryland Schools and the Real Risk of Mass Violence
By John Huber, MarylandK12.com A School Shooting, and No One Seemed to Notice On November 7, 2025, a 17‑year‑old student was shot during a fight outside Harper Woods High School in Michigan, during a Friday night football playoff game. The shooting happened in the parking lot as the game against Chandler Park Academy was underway. […]
Resistance to “Common Sense” Discipline: Navigating the Fallout of Trump’s Executive Order
By John Huber, Prowess Edge Consulting Group When President Trump signed Executive Order 14280: Reinstating Common Sense School Discipline Policies earlier this year, it was framed as a return to order in America’s classrooms. The directive instructed schools to base discipline decisions strictly on objective student behavior, rejecting equity-focused practices that had been promoted under […]
Politics in the Halls: The Rise of Politically-Oriented Student Clubs
In recent years, the culture of student clubs in high schools has evolved. Schools no longer just host sports teams, debate squads, or service organizations; increasingly, they are seeing student-led groups with explicit political missions. On the national stage, conservative youth movements like Turning Point USA (TPUSA) are actively expanding into high schools, raising questions about free […]
Is Your School Really Safe? The Truth About Security and Preparedness
By John Huber Every school year, we see the same headlines: Are Our Schools Safe? It’s the right question—but only the beginning. Safety isn’t just about plans or technology; it starts with basics we often overlook. Try this: when school starts, go to the front door of your child’s school, hit the buzzer and tell […]
Locked Doors Save Lives: A Hard Truth Schools Can’t Ignore
By John Huber The tragedy in Uvalde continues to make headlines, as more tapes and details emerge about the heartbreaking inaction and the frantic calls from students and teachers. I’m not in law enforcement, and I don’t make a habit of second-guessing officers in high-pressure situations—but I’ll be honest, much of what we’ve seen feels […]
Beyond the Headlines: What We Miss at School Safety Conferences
By John Huber I’ve just returned from the 2025 National School Safety Conference in Las Vegas, and as always, it was an energizing and valuable experience. The sessions were full of insights, passionate speakers, and a shared commitment to protecting our students and schools. But one thing stood out to me: almost every conversation circled […]
Nationally Recognized School Safety Speaker and Prowess Edge Founder John Huber to Present at 2025 National School Safety Conference
John Huber, a respected national voice in school discipline, school safety, and police–school partnerships, will return to the 2025 National School Safety Conference in Las Vegas this July—marking his third consecutive year as a featured presenter. His continued presence at this high-profile event shows his influence in shaping real-world solutions to complex safety and climate […]
Stop Pretending Every Behavior Is a “Misunderstanding”
By John Huber Sometimes I read articles that leave me shaking my head, not because they’re wrong in every detail, but because they’re completely disconnected from reality. That’s exactly what happened when I read the recent piece from EdSource titled “There Are No Bad Kids: How Educators Can Protect Students Against Harmful Diagnoses.” There are […]
What They’re Not Telling You About “Students With Disabilities” and School Discipline
What They’re Not Telling You About “Students With Disabilities” and School DisciplineBy John Huber Every few months, another article circulates with a headline about how “students with disabilities” are suspended at disproportionately higher rates than students without disabilities. The intent is valid: to spotlight a lack of support and call for improvement. But the term […]
Insights on the Idaho SRO Report; Why Such Reports are Welcomed, But Can’t Define the Role of Police in Schools
Insights on the Idaho SRO Report; Why Such Reports are Welcomed, But Can’t Define the Role of Police in SchoolsBy John Huber July 2025 The recent release of Idaho’s statewide review of School Resource Officers (SROs) is a welcomed publication with lots of useful information and data. It also comes with a few caution flags. […]