Abbey Clements

Jul 17, 2024 | sharemylesson.com | Sydney Chaffee |Abbey Clements |Sari Rosenberg |Betsy Hennessey

About This WebinarOur students live in a country plagued by gun violence. They hear the stories – sometimes even unfolding in real time on social media – of gun violence in schools, on college campuses, in neighborhoods, in homes. And they have practiced active shooter and lockdown drills all of their lives. According to the CDC, gun violence is the leading cause of death for children and teens in America. This is shameful and something we cannot ignore as educators.

Nov 5, 2023 | ctpost.com | Abbey Clements

A sign welcomes visitors to Sandy Hook in Newtown. File photo As teachers, we often say we would do anything for our kids, and that’s true. More than a decade ago when a gunman attacked Sandy Hook Elementary School that meant huddling with my terrified students in our classroom. In the years since, it has meant working to try to create a world in which teachers and students no longer go to school every day in fear of gun violence in their schools and communities.

Aug 4, 2023 | aft.org | Abbey Clements |Sarah Lerner |Sari Rosenberg |Pamela Cantor

If any school staff member suspects child abuse, neglect or maltreatment, mandatory reporting laws require that they report the incident to child welfare authorities. But for a variety of reasons, those reports can do more harm than good. A new approach—for mandatory supporters rather than mandatory reporters—makes room for a more nuanced response when children and families need a helping hand. Read more

Aug 4, 2023 | aft.org | Abbey Clements |Sarah Lerner |Sari Rosenberg |Pamela Cantor

If any school staff member suspects child abuse, neglect or maltreatment, mandatory reporting laws require that they report the incident to child welfare authorities. But for a variety of reasons, those reports can do more harm than good. A new approach—for mandatory supporters rather than mandatory reporters—makes room for a more nuanced response when children and families need a helping hand. Read more