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The recent shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, where a 14-year-old student killed two classmates and two teachers, has raised urgent questions about school threat assessments. The FBI had received several anonymous tips in May 2023 regarding online threats of a school shooting, but the Jackson County Sheriff's Office could not definitively link these to the suspect at the time. Dewey Cornell, a professor at the University of Virginia, emphasized the need for caution, stating: “We’ve got to not jump to conclusions about this particular case.” Experts stress the importance of comprehensive threat assessment strategies in schools, as 85% of public schools reported having a behavioral threat assessment team. However, challenges remain due to varying practices and a lack of resources. As Pauline Moore from the RAND Corporation noted: “There is such a volume of threats these days on social media against schools,” complicating the identification of real threats.
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The recent shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, where a 14-year-old student killed two classmates and two teachers, has raised urgent questions about school threat assessments. The FBI had received several anonymous tips in May 2023 regarding online threats of a school shooting, but the Jackson County Sheriff's Office could not definitively link these to the suspect at the time. Dewey Cornell, a professor at the University of Virginia, emphasized the need for caution, stating: “We’ve got to not jump to conclusions about this particular case.” Experts stress the importance of comprehensive threat assessment strategies in schools, as 85% of public schools reported having a behavioral threat assessment team. However, challenges remain due to varying practices and a lack of resources. As Pauline Moore from the RAND Corporation noted: “There is such a volume of threats these days on social media against schools,” complicating the identification of real threats.
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Texas schools are reportedly increasingly hiring uncertified teachers to address critical staff shortages, a trend accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the 2015 District of Innovation law, the number of uncertified teachers has surged by 29%, with these educators making up about 38% of new hires last year. Mark Henry, former superintendent, emphasized the need for state support, stating, “When you have a state where their coffers are full and local school districts where their coffers are empty, you're going to have to have some state help.” The Texas Education Agency reported a rise in teacher attrition rates from 9% to 12% since the pandemic, highlighting the urgency of the situation. Schools are now focusing on providing training and support for uncertified instructors, with hopes that legislative funding will help improve teacher preparation programs.
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Florida
The recent shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, where a 14-year-old student killed two classmates and two teachers, has raised urgent questions about school threat assessments. The FBI had received several anonymous tips in May 2023 regarding online threats of a school shooting, but the Jackson County Sheriff's Office could not definitively link these to the suspect at the time. Dewey Cornell, a professor at the University of Virginia, emphasized the need for caution, stating: “We’ve got to not jump to conclusions about this particular case.” Experts stress the importance of comprehensive threat assessment strategies in schools, as 85% of public schools reported having a behavioral threat assessment team. However, challenges remain due to varying practices and a lack of resources. As Pauline Moore from the RAND Corporation noted: “There is such a volume of threats these days on social media against schools,” complicating the identification of real threats.
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