Areas of Negligence Must be Addressed in the Educational Environment

Introduction Accusations of negligence in the school setting have been, and continue to be, a problem in the educational system of the United States. While negligence affect students, parents, teachers, and support staff, the issue should genuinely concern administrators, who need to be focusing on the education of students rather than defending the teachers and their schools in a court of law. Legal records show that the term “educational malpractice” was first utilized in 1977 (Donohue …

…the teachers are attentive about making sure they are doing everything possible to protect students. Because so many teachers today are unaware of the legal ramifications for negligence, the burden is placed on the shoulders of the administrators to educate their staff. It is then the responsibility of every person in a leadership position, whether paid or voluntary, to follow the policies and procedures to ensure a safe and productive learning environment for every student.