School Safety

Abstract

“The safety, crisis, and mental health resources that were in place prior to the crisis almost always reflect the school's capacity to respond to it,” (Cowan & Rossen). While it is true that all educational institutions ought to be ready in theory, this is not always the case, as demonstrated by historical and contemporary occurrences. Schools have battled a lack of knowledge and readiness about school safety and security throughout history, in the present, and up until now. Schools are also attempting to counteract the negative effects this has on student performance and overall achievement. The catastrophes of the future are, in many respects, already scripted. Children's safety and security are the main concerns when it comes to education across the nation. In order to address school safety and security, factors such as social-emotional learning, historical context of this issue, school environment and cultural effects, and overall teacher education and development should be taken into account.