One must take care of one's Wantok's: What can we learn?

Abstract

I am delighted to write the opening article for Teaching and Learning. I have followed its development from inception and applaud its' success . The articles are always informative and full of resources while maintaining that requisite academic tone. They always manage to impart a very personal and reflective view of the topic under study . I have known Ray Chodzinski for almost forty years and together we have spent many a long night, over good scotch, discussing issues and concerns that affect student learning. So, it is here, that I share, rather than profess, a reflective perspective, and a thought or two, about child and teen health and safety in schools from a perspective far removed from the experiences of most readers of Teaching and Learning. Yet, hidden in this reflection are perhaps a few gleanings that might prompt others to make additional reflections and associations.