A new survey of educators and district leaders finds growing investment in school safety technology—including AI-enabled camera monitoring and chemical or acoustic detection devices. While the article focuses on K-12, the technology mix and deployment challenges are increasingly relevant to colleges running dual-enrollment programs, training teacher candidates, and partnering on pre-college pathways. The EdWeek Research Center survey reports top-used tools include chemical/acoustic monitoring in bathrooms and locker rooms (31%) and AI-enabled security camera monitoring (25%), alongside passive screening and biometric access technologies. It also highlights the limited evaluation of technology outcomes and the need for climate surveys and multitiered safety strategies. For the higher ed ecosystem, the development signals how AI-enabled threat detection is becoming normal in education settings, shaping future educator readiness and campus-adjacent collaboration requirements.