The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), through the STOP School Violence Program (CFDA 16.839), has awarded a $1,000,000 Project Grant to the Northeast Washington Educational Service District (NEWESD) 101 in Spokane, WA. The grant will fund the Safer Schools Northeast project to enhance safety and support for 59 public school districts, 45 private schools, and 4 charter schools in a 7-county region. Key activities include annual threat assessment training for school staff, law enforcement, and community partners, hosting school safety summits, and implementing a scalable bystander training program to empower students and staff to recognize and report concerning behaviors. The project aims to increase safety coordination, reduce incidents of violence and bullying, and improve mental health support for students across the region. NEWESD 101 will leverage partnerships with local law enforcement, service providers, and educational institutions to comprehensively address critical school safety needs in this largely rural and underserved area.