In this episode of Teacher Talk, John and Lisa examine student-on-student violence in schools, including fights, bullying, and sexual harm, and how these daily realities impact teacher mental health and classroom safety. They explore how systemic failures in education place teachers in a constant state of hypervigilance, forcing them to manage student behavior and mental health crises without adequate support. The conversation calls for systemic change, stronger support networks for educators, and a renewed focus on teacher well-being as essential to safe and effective learning environments.

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00:00 Intro

02:31 Recent Student on Student Incidents

05:42 The Systemic Nature of School Violence

09:04 Fear of Litigation in Education

12:28 The Impact of the Home on The School Community

15:21 Hypervigilance and Self Care

18:09 Moral Injury

22:25 A Broken System Creates Broken Academics

24:31 When Did It Become Okay? Teacher Safety Concerns

26:59 The Impact of Violence on Student Experience

28:28 Reevaluating IDEA and IEPs

32:41 Creating Safe Learning Environments

34:05 The Importance of Teacher Well-being

35:04 Introduction and Call to Action

35:04 Encouragement for Teachers