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The Education Leader Podcast recently featured Altaris founder and president, John LaPlaca. Listen as John shares:
- the challenges administrators face when it comes to emergency management
- walks through the step-by-step process he uses to help overcome those challenges
- and shares low- and no-cost options you can implement in your district this week
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