Students' problems today may have the potential to become serious school safety issues. This Student Tip reviews recognized ways to resolve common conflicts and when each might be used.

"Helping students learn to resolve conflicts" is one of the most critical issues education leaders face. Students' problems today may have the potential to become serious school safety issues. The approaches include avoiding, accommodating, competing, collaborating, compromising and confronting. When students know appropriate ways to handle conflicts, the climate of the entire school is enhanced.