WHAT’S AT STAKE

Let's be honest, we all come to school with the same goal: to create a positive and productive learning environment. As educators, we pour our hearts and souls into teaching and nurturing our students, and a safe workplace is essential for us to do our jobs effectively. Now, while it's thankfully not a common occurrence, incidents where students physically strike teachers do happen, and they're a serious form of workplace violence. These incidents can have a real impact, causing both physical and emotional harm - not just to the teacher involved but also to the overall school atmosphere. […]