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Resources for schools,
organizations, and communities
Research and reports
Bark’s 2025 Annual Report for K–12 Leaders
Key insights for helping students navigate safety, skills, and resilience online
K-12
Product and technology
Bark vs Linewize
See why Bark for Schools sets the standard for student safety compared to Linewize.
K-12
Product and technology
Bark vs Lightspeed Alert
See why Bark for Schools sets the standard for student safety compared to Lightspeed Alert.
K-12
Product and technology
Bark vs Securly Aware
See why Bark for Schools sets the standard for student safety compared to Securly Aware.
K-12
Product and technology
Bark vs Gaggle
See why Bark for Schools sets the standard for student safety compared to Gaggle.
K-12
Product and technology
Bark vs GoGuardian Beacon
See why Bark for Schools sets the standard for student safety compared to GoGuardian Beacon.
K-12
Research and reports
Building a Holistic Approach to Safety: A Littleton Case Study
See how Littleton Public Schools rebuilt their safety efforts with a comprehensive, prevention-focused strategy and what other districts can learn from their experience.
K-12
Insights
How One District Built a Stronger Safety Strategy After Crisis
After facing multiple critical incidents, Littleton Public Schools rebuilt their safety strategy from the ground up — and their prevention coordinator now shares key insights to help other districts stay ahead of potential crises.
K-12
Product and technology
A Safety Ecosystem for Today: One Partner for Education, Training and Monitoring
These three integrated pillars help protect students, empower educators,
and engage families in creating safer digital experiences.
K-12
Insights
Managing Screen Time at Home
School support doesn’t end at the bell. Here are ways to support healthy tech habits for your child at home.
K-12
Product and technology
The Bark Watch for Kids
A kid-friendly smartwatch with GPS tracking, messaging, and built-in monitoring — designed to help families stay connected without browsers, apps, or social media.
K-12
Product and technology
Connected Communities FAQ
An overview of Bark’s Connected Communities program, answering common questions about how it supports schools, families, and students with hands-on digital safety education.
K-12
Product and technology
How Bark Supports K-12
Bark provides internet safety technology and training that support school safety initiatives through AI-powered monitoring, web filtering, and anonymous reporting.
K-12
Product and technology
Bark for Schools+
Monitor student accounts for dangers, get 24/7 support for imminent alerts, and more to help protect your students online.
K-12
Product and technology
Connected Communities: A New Approach to Digital Citizenship for Students
Connected Communities is an immersive 3-day program for 4th- and 5th-grade students, educators, and parents, delivered in person by a Bark expert with virtual follow-ups throughout the year.
K-12
Research and reports
2024 Annual Report
Critical insights from Bark’s 2024 Annual report on the safety and well-being of teens and tweens
Behavioral health Developmental disabilities K-12
Research and reports
2024 Annual Report:
for K-12
Critical insights from Bark’s 2024 Annual Report on the safety and well-being of teens and tweens
K-12
Research and reports
5 Critical Gaps Hiding in Your Back to School Safety Plan
Here are the most important emerging challenges as well as actionable solutions to support your staff, students, and community.
K-12
Webinars
Seeing the Signs That Save Lives: Unlock the Full Potential of Bark for Schools
Behavioral health K-12
Blog 
Product and technology
Bark for Schools+ vs Free
Bark for Schools+ has exclusive features to support schools that use Google Workspace that want to respond to imminent issues as quickly as possible.
K-12
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