If you’re a parent in New York, you probably send your child off to school each day hoping they’ll learn, grow, and feel secure while they’re there. But new research suggests that many students across the country, including right here in New York, aren’t always feeling safe during their school day.
The findings come from a national student survey conducted by the nonprofit YouthTruth, and the results highlight concerns that many kids bring into classrooms, hallways, buses, and beyond.
Student Safety Concerns: Where Do Kids Feel Most Uneasy?
One of the biggest takeaways from the research is that certain places around school make students feel more uneasy than others.
Many students reported feeling nervous while riding the bus or when using school restrooms. These are everyday parts of the school day, but for some kids, they can be places where they feel vulnerable or anxious…