Safety in Schools: Protecting Students and Their Education
A feeling of safety in schools is crucial for students to feel at ease and be able to grow and thrive in ways that enable them to achieve their full potential. While students in online schools face some, but not all, of the challenges faced in brick-and mortar schools, Stride works to build safe environments across Stride K12-powered schools.
What is school safety?
The term school safety refers to educational environments and related activities where students can learn, grow, and interact with their peers while staying safe from violence, bullying, harassment, and the influence of substance use. It is something that affects all students.
Higher levels of school safety are linked to improved student outcomes, with emotional and physical safety directly associated with academic performance. Students who feel safer perform better in their studies.1
Bullying and Bullying Prevention
Bullying and Bullying Prevention
Nearly one in five students report being bullied in school1, an experience that can deeply impact their well-being. Bullying can take many forms including physical altercations, spreading rumors, or online cruelty. Knowing the signs and preventing bullying are crucial to creating an environment where students feel safe to learn and grow.
Stride is committed to preventing bullying, and we have a zero-tolerance policy. Teachers at Stride K12-powered schools are trained to recognize signs of bullying and take immediate action.
Students’ Mental Health
Students’ Mental Health
A student’s mental health can affect their academic performance, and their educational environment can impact their mental health. It’s closely intertwined, meaning supporting students from all angles is important to creating a safe space for productive and effective learning.
For some students, transitioning to online learning can be a great option for dealing with mental health challenges.
Stride Strives to Make All Students Feel Safe
For students to learn effectively, they must feel safe enough to open their minds, try new things, and push themselves past their comfort zones. Stride K12-powered schools work to create safe educational environments so all students can discover their full potential.
1"Safety | National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments (NCSSLE)." Home | National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments (NCSSLE), https://safesupportivelearning.ed.gov/topic-research/safety.
Socialization and Development
Socialization and Development
Students’ growth beyond their academic achievements is an important part of an effective and complete education. Providing opportunities for students to explore and develop their interests is a key component of an atmosphere where students feel the freedom to try new things. This, in turn, helps promote confidence and sense of self. Students can depend on these qualities as they continue their educational journey and ultimately enter the professional world.