Violence in Schools

Violence in Schools

by Lauren Drew

Open Ended

What are some causes of violence (or threats of violence) in schools?

Poll

(Pre-discussion) - Which position do you most closely align with?

• Schools can and should prevent violence

• School violence is beyond the schools' control

​1: Schools Can & Should Prevent Violence

• ​Violent Communities

• ​Violence & Media

• ​School-Based Approaches

• ​"Hardening" Schools

​2: School Violence is Beyond School Control

• Concern about violence is overblown

• ​Potentially violent students?

• ​Alternative schools

• ​Gun-free schools & student safety

​EdWeek Article: "Violence in Schools Seems to be Increasing. Why?" (Nov. 1, 2021)

​Things to consider while reading:

• ​What stood out to you?

• ​Is there anything you agree with that was mentioned? Disagree with?

• ​What are some things your school does to prevent violence? What do you think they could be doing differently (if anything)?

​(link in chat)

Poll

(Post-discussion) - Which position do you most closely align with?

• Schools can and should prevent violence

• School violence is beyond the schools' control

"Safest School in America"​

Southwestern ​High School in Indiana

​If time permits...