Publication: The Role of Management Practices for Supporting Safe Schools
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2023-12-31
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2023-12-31
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The objective of this Note is to provide global guidance including strategies on the role of management practices in supporting and sustaining safe schools. The Note also includes resources and country case studies that offer richer details on why and how countries have employed safe school strategies. The strategies described in the Note can be used as guidance by policymakers, practitioners, school leaders, and/or teachers to support and maintain safe schools.
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“Bhatia, Jayanti; Vasudevan, Sharanya Ramesh; Quota, Manal; Baron, Juan. 2023. The Role of Management Practices for Supporting Safe Schools. Safe Schools Practices Series. © World Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/10986/43283 License: CC BY 4.0 IGO.”
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