JTA says effects of school violence on educators, must be considered and mitigation measures implemented

As efforts continue to reduce the number of violent incidents involving children, the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) is also advocating for measures that would consider the implications on educators. 

JTA President Leighton Johnson explained that the recent spate of violence among students has created an even more stressful environment for teachers. 

He told IRIE FM News that while teachers are prepared to deal with the usual behaviours of growing children, the students’ exposure to violence has made their jobs some what untenable. 

According to Mr. Johnson, many of the teachers have become fearful. 

He said the situation is also impacting the learning experiences of students. 

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Over 30 stolen motor vehicles recovered in Spanish Town, due to use of Jamaica Eye

As efforts continue to reduce the number of violent incidents involving children, the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) is also advocating for measures that would consider the implications on educators. 

JTA President Leighton Johnson explained that the recent spate of violence among students has created an even more stressful environment for teachers. 

He told IRIE FM News that while teachers are prepared to deal with the usual behaviours of growing children, the students’ exposure to violence has made their jobs some what untenable. 

According to Mr. Johnson, many of the teachers have become fearful. 

He said the situation is also impacting the learning experiences of students. 

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NWA deploys personnel to remove downed tree from Junction main road, in St. Mary

As efforts continue to reduce the number of violent incidents involving children, the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) is also advocating for measures that would consider the implications on educators. 

JTA President Leighton Johnson explained that the recent spate of violence among students has created an even more stressful environment for teachers. 

He told IRIE FM News that while teachers are prepared to deal with the usual behaviours of growing children, the students’ exposure to violence has made their jobs some what untenable. 

According to Mr. Johnson, many of the teachers have become fearful. 

He said the situation is also impacting the learning experiences of students. 

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Some residents who depend on Rio Cobre threaten to call for boycott of companies they believe responsible for repeatedly polluting the river

As efforts continue to reduce the number of violent incidents involving children, the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) is also advocating for measures that would consider the implications on educators. 

JTA President Leighton Johnson explained that the recent spate of violence among students has created an even more stressful environment for teachers. 

He told IRIE FM News that while teachers are prepared to deal with the usual behaviours of growing children, the students’ exposure to violence has made their jobs some what untenable. 

According to Mr. Johnson, many of the teachers have become fearful. 

He said the situation is also impacting the learning experiences of students. 

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Firefighters electrocuted while attempting to extinguish a house fire in Greenwich Town last week, released from hospital

As efforts continue to reduce the number of violent incidents involving children, the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) is also advocating for measures that would consider the implications on educators. 

JTA President Leighton Johnson explained that the recent spate of violence among students has created an even more stressful environment for teachers. 

He told IRIE FM News that while teachers are prepared to deal with the usual behaviours of growing children, the students’ exposure to violence has made their jobs some what untenable. 

According to Mr. Johnson, many of the teachers have become fearful. 

He said the situation is also impacting the learning experiences of students. 

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Call made for entities that repeatedly breach environmental laws to be stripped of their permits

As efforts continue to reduce the number of violent incidents involving children, the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) is also advocating for measures that would consider the implications on educators. 

JTA President Leighton Johnson explained that the recent spate of violence among students has created an even more stressful environment for teachers. 

He told IRIE FM News that while teachers are prepared to deal with the usual behaviours of growing children, the students’ exposure to violence has made their jobs some what untenable. 

According to Mr. Johnson, many of the teachers have become fearful. 

He said the situation is also impacting the learning experiences of students. 

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Correctional Officers agree to Gov’t’s compensation offer

As efforts continue to reduce the number of violent incidents involving children, the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) is also advocating for measures that would consider the implications on educators. 

JTA President Leighton Johnson explained that the recent spate of violence among students has created an even more stressful environment for teachers. 

He told IRIE FM News that while teachers are prepared to deal with the usual behaviours of growing children, the students’ exposure to violence has made their jobs some what untenable. 

According to Mr. Johnson, many of the teachers have become fearful. 

He said the situation is also impacting the learning experiences of students. 

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Jamaicans should be bold enough to reveal identities of persons who harm children -JTA

As efforts continue to reduce the number of violent incidents involving children, the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) is also advocating for measures that would consider the implications on educators. 

JTA President Leighton Johnson explained that the recent spate of violence among students has created an even more stressful environment for teachers. 

He told IRIE FM News that while teachers are prepared to deal with the usual behaviours of growing children, the students’ exposure to violence has made their jobs some what untenable. 

According to Mr. Johnson, many of the teachers have become fearful. 

He said the situation is also impacting the learning experiences of students. 

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Court says murder accused Collymore has a case to answer

As efforts continue to reduce the number of violent incidents involving children, the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) is also advocating for measures that would consider the implications on educators. 

JTA President Leighton Johnson explained that the recent spate of violence among students has created an even more stressful environment for teachers. 

He told IRIE FM News that while teachers are prepared to deal with the usual behaviours of growing children, the students’ exposure to violence has made their jobs some what untenable. 

According to Mr. Johnson, many of the teachers have become fearful. 

He said the situation is also impacting the learning experiences of students. 

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Government aware of costs order following Vybz Kartel appeal case; ODPP discussing amount  

As efforts continue to reduce the number of violent incidents involving children, the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) is also advocating for measures that would consider the implications on educators. 

JTA President Leighton Johnson explained that the recent spate of violence among students has created an even more stressful environment for teachers. 

He told IRIE FM News that while teachers are prepared to deal with the usual behaviours of growing children, the students’ exposure to violence has made their jobs some what untenable. 

According to Mr. Johnson, many of the teachers have become fearful. 

He said the situation is also impacting the learning experiences of students. 

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