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Dept. of Education Announces Initiatives to Address School Safety, Seeks Funding For Campus Security Bureau

The V.I. Dept. of Education said Friday it has announced a series of initiatives to ensure the safety of students and school staff, and to shed light on the department’s actions in light of the recent spike in altercations on secondary school campuses. According to D.O.E., plans consist of a comprehensive program that provides social and emotional supports to help students better manage their emotions, and the ongoing buildout of safety systems and procedures across all school campuses.  During a Facebook Live presentation on Wednesday, Education Commissioner Nominee Dr. Dionne Wells-Hedrington brought together school and district officials for an open discussion on school safety.  “At the Department of Education, we have a zero-tolerance policy, so students aren’t going to be allowed to disrupt the day-to-day operations of our schools to interrupt teaching and learning,” Wells-Hedrington said. “But we do understand the Department of Education has a responsibility to provide educati...