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Russia's Education Ministry Issues Guidance for Teachers on Handling School Conflicts

The methodological memo details de-escalation and physical-threat protocols without specifying when schools should adopt them.

Overview

  • The ministry distributed the instruction to regional authorities for use by schools and educators.
  • It defines potential drivers of student aggression and sets expectations for a teacher’s professional stance and crisis assessment.
  • The memo outlines a sequence of actions during conflicts, with dedicated guidance for situations that pose a physical threat.
  • Recommendations focus on lowering emotional intensity, moving disputes outside classroom time, and organizing prevention measures.
  • MPGU rector Alexey Lubkov said the guidance also helps identify reasons behind a child’s aggression and supports early intervention with parents and school psychologists.