Tornados damage and destroy schools every year, but many school designers and planners continue to propose new facilities that do not incorporate storm safety techniques. They often subscribe to the "it can't happen here" idea or argue that making schools safe is too expensive. On the heels of two violent storms that damaged schools in 2007, education planners need to make sure they understand how to protect students by incorporating tornado shelters that are effective and affordable. In this article, the author explains that education institutions cannot afford to ignore tornado safety and describes the two storms which serve as reminders that tornado safety is vital for schools. The author also enumerates several myths about tornados and provides proven safety measures.