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School Violence

Research links on School Violence for parents of teenagers.

Teen Boys Plan Terrorist Type School Shooting in Louisiana

A group of three 15-year-old teens calling themselves Day Zero, have been arrested in Louisiana, suburban New Orleans for plotting an attack on the first day back to school.

School Violence Poll: Zero Tolerance?

Should all schools adopt a zero-tolerance policy towards any type of violence? While the safety and security of our children is of the utmost importance, is it pausible to write off any child who gets a little angry and makes a mistake? Does zero tolerance go too far? Give your opinion here.

Coming to Terms With Violence in Our Schools

The author, Dr. Pedro Noguera, a professor of education at the University of California, Berkeley, presents the opposing view of school violence. He says schools are still safer than where most children live. Do you agree?

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