One of the most remembered and tragic school shootings that started this tragic trend around the country was the “Columbine School shooting” on April 20, 1999 at Columbine High School in Columbine, located in Jefferson County in the State of Colorado. This was a highly planed and complex attack that involved a fire bomb to divert firefighters, propane tanks that were converted to bombs that were placed in the cafeteria, bombs rigged in cars, and 99 explosive devices. This attack was planned and carried by 2 students, Eric Harris & Dylan Klebold. Total of 12 students and 1 teacher were murdered during this attack that took place on the campus of the school. They also injured 27additional students during this attack.
9. Assuming Miss Meanor is found guilty, when will the Judge impose sentence? 10. What is the maximum sentence to be imposed? Scenario #2 Frank Felon a native of Akron Ohio was arrested by officers from the Cleveland Police Department for allegedly committing felonious assault on Vince Victim also of Akron during a tailgate party prior to the Barry Manilow concert at the “Q” Arena on June 29, 2011.
On March 24, 1998, three boys, ages 11, 13, and 15, unloaded a slew of mini arsenals and were responsible for the deaths of four students and a teacher. Attorney Janet Reno wanted to lock these boys up until the age of 21 if convicted. The outcome of
High school is very important to every teenager for several reasons. High school gives students many things that they would not obtain from everyday living. One major thing that Botstein forgets to mention is that high school teaches students leadership skills. In high school, students learn how to make decisions that help lead themselves and their friends out of certain circumstances. If a high school student is offered
ySahil Mehta Professor Guenther Sociology 001 October 29, 2010 School Safety Littleton, Colorado was a Midwestern city that went relatively unheard of until April 20, 1999. It was on that Tuesday morning that the small suburban town became the site of the worst high school shooting in American history. Armed with guns, knives, and a multitude of bombs, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold walked the halls of Columbine High School and embarked on a massacre. At the end of the day, twelve students, one teacher, and the two murderers were pronounced dead. Socialization is the process by which human beings must learn to pattern their behavior and adapt it to the society in which they live, which brings me to ask the question: How has the Columbine
As mentioned in the findings, the range is from poverty, violence (including gun possession), bullying and harassment, teen pregnancy, sexual behavior, alcohol and drug abuse, mental health issues. The “Mental Health Issues and Services” list several concise and well documented frightening facts about today’s youth. Even though alarmingly high, they reported that 12% of high school aged students’ complete suicide. Suicide rates are on the rise for persona aged 10-14 years. Limitations: There aren’t clear outlines to firm up the statistics.
Compton says the film is a surprise hit among high school teachers, who see in it a clear message for students: Work harder. After Sue Reynolds saw it in November, she ordered 210 copies. "The film's very compelling because you've got the data, you've got experts that are very compelling, and you also see with your own eyes what's happening in classrooms and homes in other countries," says Reynolds, executive director of the American Student Achievement Institute, a non-profit based in Columbus,
Ten others wounded in the attack. On April 26, 2002 in Erfurt, Germany, thirteen teachers, two students, and one policeman were killed, and ten were wounded by Robert Steinhaeuser, 19, at the Johann Gutenberg secondary school. Steinhaeuser then killed himself. On November 7, 2007, an 18-year-old man, who was a former student, shot seven people and wounded eleven others before taking his own life at a high school in southern Finland; this was the first known school shooting in Finland. Gun ownership is fairly common by European standards but shootings are rare (HighBeam Research,
Everyday in America, almost three women are murdered by current partners or past partners.The research raises important questions about if domestic violence will ever stopped. Turn Off The Violence may be the educational tool that we need to curb domestic violence in our country. The future starts with us, and Turn Off the Violence does that. They target college students and teach them about partner violence, and hopefully our generation will see less of domestic violence and more healthier ways to diffuse
In this report, the study identifies the following eight practices that are “proving successful” especially in schools that serve disadvantaged children: (1) Make every minute count; (2) Prioritize time according to focused learning goals; (3) Individualize learning time and instruction based on student needs; (4) Build a school culture of expectations and mutual accountability; (5) Provide a well-rounded education; (6) Prepare students for college and career; (7) Continually strengthen instruction; and (8) Relentlessly assess, analyze and respond to student data. Randi Weingarten argues that extended learning isn’t the one and all way to raise achievement, but can be one of many tools to do so. He also pointed out that these changes have to be implemented with “input and buy in” from teachers, and also compensation to teachers for additional time which the study does not address. Educational leaders and policymakers are grappling with strategies that will provide students, especially those living in high-poverty areas, with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the 21st