Another Tragedy

We have a student that is a concern too but I'm not sure how this is being cared for, except documentation it seems.

Bulling is hard to combat, but I truly believe the burden falls back on the parents of both involved.

Most of my students I am concerned about have trauma in their lives coming from the home, and no matter how much we do to support them here, if they aren't getting what they need at home, no long term changes happen.

I agree with OD the word 'bullied' is now so watered down it doesn't mean anything.

Yes to this^^^^^

Kids don't know the difference anymore of someone actually being a bully or just being plain rude/mean. When kids tattle on others I hear stuff like "johnny cut in line in the cafe, he is being a bully" I just want to say "No, Johnny is just rude and has no manners".

I found a story about tragedy avoided on Wednesday!

This Illinois officer stopped a school shooter before anyone got hurt | FOX2now.com

Side note: my local news didn't start covering the shooting in texas until about lunch time and this story was posted immediately after the story about the shooting.

I'm thankful for everyone in this forum who does share the good and bad school related stories they find.

I'm not posting this to ignite a gun debate but to call on you, since we are all related by way of our many and varied relationships with students, to offer prayers and positive thoughts for Santa Fe High School parents and students...another shooting; 8 have been confirmed dead so far. Dear God!!

Absolutely! Those poor parents!

I found a story about tragedy avoided on Wednesday!

This Illinois officer stopped a school shooter before anyone got hurt | FOX2now.com

I am in IL and saw this story a few days ago. This is the first time I've seen what kind of weapon the shooter had. A 9mm handgun. I wonder if anyone would have rushed him if he'd had a more powerful weapon?

So heartbreaking. Those poor students, staff, and families.

The article referenced a 9mm semiautomatic rifle.

My bad. I had clicked off the article and thought my memory would serve

Frankly my wife and I are done and fed up. We have a 6 year old daughter. As soon as I finish my schooling we are going to look at my applying for positions overseas. Most likely New Zealand, Ireland or of similar locations.