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title: "Informational Tech | Bark"
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summary: "Bark offers AI-powered monitoring and filtering solutions designed to protect students online, with a free tier launched after the 2018 Parkland tragedy and a premium option providing 24/7 emergency response. The platform scans communications for threats like suicidal ideation, violence, bullying, and sexual content while enabling schools to manage website access and receive anonymous incident reports."
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# Informational Tech | Bark

Online safety is integral to any school’s safety plan Protecting kids online should be accessible to all schools. That’s why Bark offers monitoring and filtering options for every budget — all utilizing our industry-leading AI threat detection. Compare plans Monitoring can help save student lives Students use their school-issued accounts for more than just homework — and Bark’s AI-powered monitoring is built to keep up. Our advanced technology scans emails, chats, and files for signs of serious issues like suicidal ideation, threats of violence, bullying, sexual content, and more — helping schools respond before a situation escalates. Why is Bark for Schools free? We launched Bark for Schools in response to the Parkland school tragedy in 2018. This community giveback is made possible by the success of our product for families. Bark for Schools is a promise to our communities — it has always been free, and it will remain free forever. Sign up for free Bark for Schools+ Bark for Schools+ is a more robust option that supports your ability to respond with the speed that meets the pace of online conflict turning into on-campus issues: Faster response times 24/7 coverage and custom school alert settings help you get to the root of the issue — as fast as possible. Direct contact during emergencies Our dedicated support team will call, text, and email you in urgent situations. Peace of mind Rest easier knowing you’re helping to make sure no urgent alerts fall through the cracks. Compare plans Bark for Schools (Free) Monitoring, filtering, Parent Portal Access to technical support team 24/7 severe alerts via email — — — — — Bark for Schools+ (Premium) Monitoring, filtering, Parent Portal Access to technical support team 24/7 severe alerts via email 24/7 emergency response via text and phone call Custom alert settings Image removal Exportable student alerts Customizable email notifications Get started with Bark for Schools Let's go Manage websites your students access with Filter+ Web filter lets you select which websites your students can access on their devices. Allow or block specific sites — or even whole categories like streaming services, online gaming, sexual content, and more. Customize rules for elementary, middle, and high schools — or even different classes within each. Why use web filtering? Help create a positive learning environment Blocking distracting websites can help students focus. Reports on student online activities also provide key insights. Protect students from the worst of the internet There are some websites that no child should access — whether it’s a curious visit or an accidental click. Preserve bandwidth on your school network Many entertainment websites are a drag on school networks, surging the system and slowing down connections. Request a quote Anonymous incident reporting with Tips+ Protect your students and staff with Tips+, Bark’s incident reporting tool that enables you to receive anonymous text messages regarding suspicious, dangerous, and harmful activities. How it works: Share your personalized QR code for reporting. Tipsters use it to share information about potential dangers. Bark’s software triages each tip based on threat level and contacts you. Invest in the safety of your students with an internet safety plan that meets the needs of teens today. Explore solutions with a Bark representative