This election has been a wake-up call, writes Elizabeth Meyer, associate dean of teacher education, in her Denver Post commentary. While there is uncertainty of what’s to come when President-elect Donald Trump takes office, reports of harassment are rising.
What does this mean for the next four years? What can parents and educators do?
Meyer has been researching biased harassment in schools since the early ’90s. She has never seen so many documented incidents covered in the media over such a short period of time. In this op-ed, she explores school climate and offers guidance for parents and teachers interested in helping students feel safe and supported at school.
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