Articles related to "School Shooting"

School shootings are in the news again. This article revisits three infamous shootings within our recent past, prior to the Virginia Tech shooting.

When examining methods used by the murderers in Columbine all the way to Virginia Tech, a pattern emerges in their acts of rage.

Each year, thousands of Colorado motorcyclists ride from Columbine High School to Platte Canyon High School to honor Keyes, whose last text message was "I love you guys."

On April 20, 1999, sixteen year old Crystal Woodman Miller survived the deadliest school shooting in history by hiding under a table in the library.

The tragedy of the Amish School shooting in PA has taught us of the need to do all that is possible to ensure the safety of children in every education situation.

Does the publics' need to know every detail of every school killing contribute to more violence? Has our voyeurism gone too far?

Review of novel, Nineteen Minutes. Author of fourteen hot novels, one of America's more productive writers disappoints. Read the review by Maryan Pelland.

Some practical tips for daycare providers seeking to provide a safe environment for the children attending their program and things that parents can look for in a center.

Disconnection & isolation may drive gunmen to kill numerous people, like at Virginia Tech on April 16, 2007. Mass murder isn't new to us - but it's definitely increasing.

The design of a middle school in a Rocky Mountain resort town demonstrates the synergies that occur when a client pursues LEED™ certification.

The Life Before Her Eyes is a smart and deep thriller about the consequences of a Columbine-like event.

The Virginia Tech shooting is the latest in a sequence of recent school shootings. Much is still unknown, but the tragic events that occured on this day will be discussed

Students are under attack from their own classmates. Authorities seem unable to arrive at a solution to prevent another school massacre. What is a possible solution?

Can anything justify cold-blooded murder? Picoult's brave novel looks at the motivations behind a high school shooting.

In the past century, violent school crimes have been committed more and more frequently. How do these crimes compare, and what were their consequences?

Practical strategies for smaller daycare center that can be adapted from larger schools, from arranging a meeting place in case of emergency to lockdown drills.

There is a definite relation between mass violence in America and Western culture. Examining evidence of correlation, potential direct causes are explored.

College campuses across America are becoming a cesspool of dangerous crime. What are parents and students doing to protect themselves?

In the debate over gun control, Americans will have to decide what part of our individual sovereignty will be sacrificed.

Jodi Picoult's novel Nineteen Minutes takes a thought provoking look at the events and emotions that lead up to a devastating high school shooting.

Described as a riposte to Gus Van Sant's Elephant, the Class is a powerful independent Estonian film in which school bullying is represented at its most extreme.

Attempts to profile school shooters have been made. Were there any signs fortellinig the impending violence? This article discusses the issues surrounding this idea.

Is the tragedy of Virginia Tech next? More than likely.

School shootings are uncommon, but school violence is not. Teachers are responsible for student safety, and sometimes they are legally liable as well.

Proactive decisions have contributed to the decline in school violence in America's public schools.

Major news networks covered the murders at Virginia Tech as if they were covering a major policy announcement or celebrity news story, rather than the trajedy it is

"Love is blind" is quite true in high school. Students don't see jealousy, power and control for what it is. Instead, they see it as love. Here are warning signs.

Music is often blamed for influencing particular behaviors, but does it really do so? Why is music sometimes associated with negative behavior and actions?

A look at the recent school violence in America and an idea for a larger scale solution.

Jodi Piccoult's Nineteen Minutes fuses a violent act caused by bullying with a dramatic court case and unforgettable characters

Media coverage of events like the recent Montreal shootings always paint two pictures of perpetrators: cold-blooded killers and victims of circumstance.

Charlie Brooker's News Wipe is very, very, very funny.

Stressed children may exhibit aggressive behavior, bed-wetting, or anxiety. Here's how family and play therapy can help kids cope with negative emotions.

Many litigators defending sex offenders choose to portray the accused as victims merely acting out against personal wounds, forcing juries to decide who the victim is.

If you can't talk about your problems, you may be physically & emotionally healthier than those who do express their feelings. Psychologist Mark Seery explains why.

Students can be encouraged to learn about current events when a teacher brings the news into the classroom.

Learn how to create villains and creatures to stalk and maim your horror short story or novel's main characters.

Descriptive essays, argumentitive essays, English essays and college admissions essays all need a good essay outline. Follow these steps to craft a solid outline.

October 19- 25 is National Safe Schools Week, which empowers young people to prevent violence in their schools.

Thorne Smith-a great American writer-brought laughter to many during the Great Depression and later years. His fiction influenced writers in all entertainment fields.

People who are hurt by rejection may respond by behaving aggressively toward other individuals as a response to the betrayal they feel they experienced.

Here's a primer on key theories on violence in the media.

In October of 2007 the Fraser Institute released an in-depth report on homeschooling and its' progression from an extreme form of education to a mainstream alternative.

While we may know much more today about depression, domestic abuse, and bi-polar disorder, we know little more today about mass murder than we did 25 years ago.

You shouldn't watch the news because you'll be more judgmental, isolated, and grumpy. Plus, it could make you dumb, according to the book "How the News Makes Us Dumb."

After the Dawson College shootings in Sept 2006, Monique Lépine spoke to the media for first time since 1989, breaking a 17-year silence.

Dr. Ann Blake Tracy makes a case that SSRI medications don't work the way doctors believe and may be responsible for some of the most horrific crimes of the last decade.

What if students were allowed to wear anything they wanted to school? Are the dress code regulations necessary?

Barbara Coloroso's book is among many books and news items currently discussing this life-and-death issue.

Team-oriented, Internet savvy and with overly involved parents, Gen Y's entrance into the workplace comes with a host of challenges and benefits.