Creating Emotionally Safe Schools: A Guide for Educators and Parents

by Jane Bluestein

Something is terribly wrong with our schools. How did a place that should be a sanctuary for kids becomes a source of fear and intimidation? What has happened?

In Creating Emotionally Safe Schools, Jane Bluestein offers a plan to return schools to havens of nurturing and learning. She examines environmental, historical, developmental, psychological, sociological, interpersonal, instructional and administrative factors that contribute to the emotional climate of an educational institution. This is a comprehensive view of what makes a school feel the way it feels, and what we can do to make it feel safe for every child--and every adult--who walks through its doors.

Emotional safety has many dimensions, such as: the impact of the family and early development, childhood stress and coping, the changing role of the school, acceptance and emotional support, respect and belonging, temperament and labels, gangs and violence, instructional strategies, learning styles and multiple intelligences, teacher training and support, and the inherent need for a sense of community.
The message Jane Bluestein brings is positive: information, programs and solutions are available that can ultimately make our schools inviting, inspiring, and, yes--safe.
Includes:
Comprehensive list of references and resources Complete index

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1558748148
• ISBN13: 9781558748149
• Release Date: August 2001
• Publisher: Health Communications
• Length: 500 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

A million stars wouldn't be enough for this book... IT is the best!

This book changed the way I think about things. To start out with, I have had a heck of a time in High School, being teased relentlessly... so when I saw this at the bookstore where I worked at the time, I put it aside to buy later.... then I bought it, read it, and went crazy... every single thing that bothered me in High School was addressed in here. This book has a great title, this book has great content, and this book is an essential in any library, personal or otherwise. If you love your kids and see this book lying around, it is a safe bet that youw will pick it up and benefit greatly from it!!!! Honestly, there are few books out there that say what this one says... and the way it is said. Jane is a gem, she is a national treasure for writing this book!

Necessary Changes in Our School System.

This book is an interesting read from the very beginning. Each chapter's beginning grabs your attention and I found myself turning pages to get to the rest of the story. The suggestions are logical and can be implemented to the benefit of teachers, students and parents. It's about time for this really important book.