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May 4, 2020 · School closures under coronavirus have raised significant risks for vulnerable students who face maltreatment and exposure to violence. Here are five priorities to address when reopening...
Oct 20, 2024 · Safe to Learn partners have released a set of recommendations for governments to help prevent and respond to violence against children in different learning environments during the COVID-19 pandemic:
Verbal and Threatening Violence Against Educators and School Personnel. One-third of surveyed teachers reported they experienced at least one incident of verbal or threatening violence from students during COVID (e.g., verbal threats, cyber bullying, intimidation, sexual harass-ment).
Absenteeism or non-return to school can be directly related to a student’s experience of violence, exploitation and neglect. Child protection issues are a factor in keeping children away from school,
- Listen to children’s concerns. COVID-19 and school closures impacted many children and adolescents' mental health and well-being. As teachers, it is essential to listen to students' concerns and demonstrate understanding as well as empathy.
- Check how children are doing. Before teaching new academic content to students, teachers and school personnel should take time to check how children are doing.
- Provide children with accurate information around COVID-19. As children return to school, they may have different thoughts and questions about COVID-19.
- Seek suggestions from children on how to create a welcoming, safe and comfortable classroom. Engage children in making the classroom a welcoming, safe and comfortable space.
Jun 22, 2023 · 1) : Move away from punitive disciplinary measures and . 2) Allocate staff and resources equitably: , ultimately preventing students being pushed into the criminal justice system. Redirect funds...
mitigation strategies during in-person instruction in the coming months, ensuring our school communities are safe, just, and healthy places to learn. Together, we can advocate for the schools our students, educators, and communities deserve. Published by the National Education Association on March 8, 2021. 27638.0221.ec ENSURING SAFE & JUST SCHOOLS
