How Teachers Can Protect Themselves at School

How can teachers protect themselves at school? There’s no doubt that the public school system has become a hostile environment. The fact is, nobody can protect you but yourself. Here are some tips to consider.

Demand communication and enforcement. Your employer needs to make you aware of any student(s) that have a history of misconduct for the safety of your classroom. The fact that they don’t notify you is a result of Black Lives Matter at school, which is also called “Restorative Justice Practices” (which they have implemented). Regardless of any state framework, guidance, mandates, or legislation, your employer has an absolute obligation to keep everyone safe.

Arm yourself with non-lethal methods. There are several options available to carry in your purse or in your pocket. Take self-defense classes. If you think nothing will ever happen to you, you’re in a lottery whether you like it or not.

Take out a private professional insurance policy. It is imperative to protect yourself from any liability or harm brought against you. As an employee, the school won’t protect you with their self-insurance pot through MABE (Maryland Association of Boards of Education). They will actually use their own lawyers against you, lie, vilify you, and lastly deny a remedy or settlement.

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