In the wake of nationwide mass shootings and teacher shortages, several Georgia school districts have enacted precautionary policies for the new school year. On the Wednesday edition of “Closer Look,” Fulton County Schools Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney discusses the district’s employment contingency plan and security measures.
Looney says he attributes the staffing shortage, in part, to the lack of support he has noticed through ongoing political polarization. As circumstances for educators continue to evolve, flexibility and adaptability have become increasingly paramount for Fulton educators and staff.
Meanwhile, Looney says the district strives to cultivate a safe and welcoming school environment for students. He added that the district partners with nonprofit entities and social services to provide wraparound safety services for students.
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