Safety and Violence

The latest news about safety and violence in schools, including articles, Commentaries, and special features.

Detective Barbara J. Mattson of the Connecticut state police shows lawmakers a Bushmaster AR-15 rifle, the same model used in the Sandy Hook School shooting, in Newtown, during a legislative hearing.
—Jessica Hill/AP-File

School Safety Legislation Since Newtown

An Education Week analysis of nearly 400 bills related to school safety filed since the Newtown, Conn., school shootings found that state lawmakers have proposed a host of solutions, including arming teachers, adding police officers, and improving school buildings. (April 24, 2013)

Spotlight on Bullying

This Spotlight focuses on how educators and policymakers are working to prevent bullying and the harmful experiences associated with it.

Issue Backgrounder

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• Violence and Safety

On-Demand Webinar

When Cyberbullying Spills Into School
In this webinar, experts on bullying discussed strategies on how to address and combat bullying in school and online.

Special Collections

A Lingering Shame: Sexual Abuse of Students by School Employees
This special collection of stories assembles reporting on a problem that is only sporadically recognized as a national issue.

Columbine: 10 Years Later
A decade on, this collection looks at the events, survivors, and lessons gleaned from the attack at a Colorado high school.

The Virginia Tech Shootings
The mass slaying at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute revived vexing questions and raised familiar fears for K-12 educators across the country.

PD Sourcebook

The Teacher Professional Development Sourcebook features a directory of courses, materials, and resources for teachers on:
• Safety and Violence

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Commentary
School Safety Requires More Than Punishment
The attorneys general in Illinois and Colorado write about the importance of mental-health services for troubled students.
May 14, 2013 - Education Week
School Safety Legislation: A Tally by State
Education Week analyzes nearly 400 bills related to school safety filed in the days, weeks, and months after the deadliest K-12 school shooting in American history.
April 23, 2013 - Education Week
School Security, Mental-Health Measures Advance
Proposals prompted by the killings in Newtown, Conn., gain some ground in the Senate.
April 15, 2013 - Education Week
Commentary
A 'Memo' to Staff on Arming All Teachers
In a fictitious school policy memo, Thomas P. Johnson tackles the logistics of arming teachers.
April 12, 2013 - Education Week
K-12 Issues in Mix as State Legislatures Wrap Up
School choice, safety, and funding have proved to be prominent issues for state legislatures in their 2013 sessions.
April 12, 2013 - Education Week
Civil Rights Groups: School Safety Not Dependent on Guns
A coalition of organizations unveiled its plan to head off school violence through positive behavioral approaches and better training and support for students and staff.
March 28, 2013 - Education Week
States Use School Score Cards to Target Climate Problems
Under a federal grant program, 11 states are using student surveys and select data to monitor and address issues around safety, discipline, and engagement.
March 26, 2013 - Education Week
Influx of School Police Raises Worries
Critics say an increase in police presence will funnel students into the juvenile-justice system for matters administrators should handle in-house.
March 12, 2013 - Education Week
House Panel Grapples With School Safety Issues
Resource officers, counselors, and teacher training can help head off tragedies like Sandy Hook shootings, witnesses told a congressional panel.
March 5, 2013 - Education Week
Letter to the Editor
Customization Is Key to School-Safety Plans
March 5, 2013 - Education Week

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