Sandy Hook Promise, a national nonprofit organization that aims to prevent violence in schools, released the "Just Joking" PSA featuring famous comedians.
Days after a local school superintendent said the district would not tolerate violence in schools, a student is accused of attacking a teacher in class.
Violence in schools is increasing, particularly against teachers. It needs to stop. That the perpetrators are predominately black does not change that. Schools must offer a safe environment, with necessary security personnel, and must have the proper authority to maintain it.
Research about how New Brunswick education has envisioned inclusion since the 1980s offers lessons in rethinking how to realize schools that celebrate all students’ strengths.