School violence at record levels in Australia

Introduction by Steve Hall:

53.2 % of the 2,178 principals and school leaders from across the Australian school system surveyed in 2024 signalled an intent to leave the profession. Great article from Australia!

Here are two quotes - of many -  I think align well with our philosophy:

"If we start with trying to correct the misbehaviour first, we can actually miss what it is that the young person is thinking and feeling,"

"You've really got to work on supporting teachers to understand their own wellbeing and to build their own physical and mental fitness for the job."

Read the article on SBS News: Biting, fights: School violence at record levels, report says, pushing principals to brink