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At least 19 children and two adults were killed when a teenage gunman shot them at a Texas elementary school on May 24, 2022 – the latest mass shooting in a country in which such incidents have become common. A lot remains unknown about the attack at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, a small, predominantly Latino town […] … learn more→
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19 children, 2 adults killed in Texas elementary school shooting – 3 essential reads on America’s relentless gun violence
School shootings are at a record high this year – but they can be prevented
Whenever a school shooting takes place like the one at Oxford High School in suburban Detroit on November 30, 2021, it is typically followed by a familiar chorus of questions. How could such a thing happen? Why doesn’t the government do more to stop these shootings from occurring? Those questions are even more urgent in light of […] … learn more→
How Columbine became a blueprint for school shooters
When 12 students and one teacher were killed in Littleton, Colorado 20 years ago, it not only became what at the time was the worst high school shooting in U.S. history. It also marked when American society was first handed a script for a new form of violence in schools. We make that observation as researchers – […] … learn more→
After school shootings, students fare poorly in math, English
While school shootings have received widespread media attention, their impact on enrollment and student performance is not well-known. High school shootings can leave potentially damaging effects on both students and schools. Could extreme violence in high schools hinder the ability of students to learn? Could it also influence their decision about whether to stay or […] … learn more→
