Teachers say schools need to address teacher injuries and safety
90% of teachers say schools, legislature need to address teacher injuries and safety
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INDIANAPOLIS — Most teachers say they have witnessed a student physically assault a teacher or school staffer, according to teacher survey compiled by Call 6 Investigates.
Call 6 Investigates received more than 218 responses to the survey, which included responses from both new and veteran teachers, as well as educators in elementary, middle and high school.
44% responded they have been personally injured on the job, and of those that were injured, 39% said the injury was caused by a student.
