October 2007 — News
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On Notice: Virginia District Gets Savvy with Messaging
That's the idea, said Brogan. Knowing that school districts are particularly concerned about community perception surrounding bomb scares and other threats, Brogan said he sees technology as a viable way to cut the rumors off at the source and provide better information to students, parents, faculty, and staff.
"Students today using text messaging can spread messages like wildfire," said Brogan. "If it's not the district's word that's spreading, the situation can quickly spiral out of control."
Prince George County Public Schools serves 6,200 students in five elementary, one middle, one junior high, and one senior high school.
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