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Public Consulting Group Takes Center Stage at SXSW EDU 2025

Public Consulting Group (PCG) is thrilled to reveal its active participation at the upcoming SXSW EDU 2025 conference. One of its compelling proposals, titled "The Pivotal Role of Community Engagement in School Safety," has successfully made it through the competitive 'Panel Picker' voting process. This prestigious panel will take place during the 15th annual SXSW EDU event in Austin, Texas, in March, bringing together a diverse and dynamic group of educators, students, industry experts, and thought leaders.

Tony McLean Brown, a Principal at PCG, reflected on the organization's history with SXSW EDU, stating, "Over the past decade, we've engaged with SXSW EDU on some of the most consequential issues surrounding K-12 education nationwide." He emphasized that factors related to school violence often occur outside of school premises. The platform provided by SXSW EDU allows for crucial discussions on collaborative strategies aimed at violence prevention and enhancing school safety.

The panel will feature a rich mix of voices, including media representatives, students, and safety practitioners, collaboratively exploring innovative strategies aimed at creating safer school environments. Among the distinguished panelists are:

• - Craig Garnett, Publisher of the Uvalde Leader News
• - John Van Dreal, Author of the Salem-Keizer Cascade model
• - Karen Fairley, Executive Director of the Center for Safer Schools in North Carolina
• - Cesar Monagas, MBA student at The University of Texas at Austin

Together, these experts will highlight the vital role of community involvement in constructing comprehensive threat assessment frameworks and methods for preventing violence within schools.

PCG has a proven track record at previous SXSW EDU events, having been featured in discussions such as "Policy to Practice Literacy Equity Through the CO Read Act" and "Think Big We Don't Know What We Don't Know." This consistent engagement showcases the organization’s commitment to addressing the critical issues surrounding education today.

About Public Consulting Group

Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) has established itself as a leading solutions implementation and operational improvement firm dedicated to public sector agencies in health, education, and human services. Established in 1986, PCG boasts a skilled workforce of approximately 2,000 professionals across the United States, all dedicated to enhancing lives through transformative solutions. As part of a wider family of companies, PCG's expertise encompasses all 50 states, as well as operations in Canada and Europe. The firm adopts a multidisciplinary approach to tackle challenges, seize opportunities, and serve public constituents effectively.

For those interested in learning more about Public Consulting Group and its initiatives, please visit their website at www.publicconsultinggroup.com.

Alyssa Brown, Corporate Director of Communications and Public Relations, can be reached at (617) 488-9084 for media inquiries.

In a world where school safety is an ever-growing concern, PCG's insights and community-focused strategies presented at SXSW EDU could provide essential frameworks for educators and policymakers looking to pave the way for safer school environments nationwide.