Community conversations about school safety are frequently charged with emotion and driven by polarized opinions. This volatility can make it hard to get beyond the strong feelings and take action on what matters most. T aylor ISD decided to use Thoughtexchange to create a safe space for their community to have an open yet moderated discussion about the topic. Their goal was to learn what was most important to the whole community so they could implement changes that would have the greatest impact. “Because of the timing of the exchange (it was live when the Santa Fe ISD tragedy occurred), we found that our community believed we had appropriate processes and procedures in place in regards to school safety,” says T aylor ISD Superintendent Keith Brown. He adds that the exchange al

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