80% of K-12 educators regularly consider their safety at work

The survey revealed alarming statistics about school safety, revealing that 80% of educators are concerned for their safety, and only 33% feel prioritized by their districts.

Security issues not only affect teachers' job satisfaction—77% believe school safety significantly impacts recruitment and retention, leading to many losing educators based on safety concerns.

Student learning is at risk as well; 84% of educators say school safety directly impacts student success, with many students expressing their own safety concerns.

Educators report losing valuable instructional time due to safety issues—an average of 56 hours lost each week, equating to over nine school days annually.

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