Consult the National Center for Educational Statistics --------- WEBSITE: (nces.ed.gov)
Review the Publications and Products section to locate the section titled Annual Reports. Select the following report: "Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2014. Read the Executive Summary and review the "Key Findings" Section to answer the questions below and add explanations or comments as appropriate.
1. Review the section on Violent Deaths. Describe and comment on the types of deaths and statistics.
2. Review the section on Student and Teacher Victimization.
a. Describe the types of victimization in the report.
b. What surprised you? Why?
c. Was there any good news in the report? Describe.
d. Is there any difference between experiences of elementary and secondary teachers? Explain.
3. Review the section on School Environment.
a. What did you learn about bullying at school?
b. Is there a difference based upon the roles of the people?
c. What did you learn about bullying?
d. What was the impact of these events on teaching and learning?
4. Review the section on Fights, Weapons & Illegal Substances.
a. What did you learn about fighting?
b. What did you learn about weapons?
c. What did you learn about illegal substances?
d. Were there any differences or similarities based upon race or gender? Explain.
5. Review the Section on Fear and Avoidance. What was the impact of school violence on student behavior? Explain.
6. Review the section on Discipline, Safety & Security.
a. What method did schools use to enforce discipline?
b. What methods did schools use to improve safety?
c. What steps can a teacher take to ensure a safe classroom environment?
7. Review the section on Post- Secondary Education. What is your reaction to this information?