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DeAngelis, Corey A.; Lueken, Martin F. – EdChoice, 2019
Are private schools safer than public schools? Do they use the same security procedures? Do they suspend or expel students at a higher rate? Do private schools that participate in school choice programs report the same safety issues as private schools that do not participate in school choice programs? How does charter school safety compare to…
Descriptors: Private Schools, School Safety, School Choice, Charter Schools
New Mexico Public Education Department, 2006
Safety in New Mexico's schools is one of the most important issues facing our communities. Every school and school district in the state make it a priority to identify and implement ways to increase the safety, security and integrity of students, teachers, staff, parents and visitors at our schools on a daily basis. Safety is critical for…
Descriptors: School Safety, School Districts, Vandalism, Violence
New Jersey Department of Education, 2005
The Commissioner's report provides the Legislature with data in four broad categories of incidents: violence, vandalism, weapons and substance abuse. Analysis of trends yields indications of progress and of concern and provides guidance to the department as it endeavors to focus its resources appropriately. In this report, the department also…
Descriptors: Vandalism, Weapons, Violence, Substance Abuse
Astroth, Kirk A.; Haynes, George W. – 2001
This paper reports on a study that explored the results of a statewide survey conducted in 21 randomly selected counties in Montana during fall 2000. Within each county, no more than 2 school districts were selected for further study, and within each school district, students in the 5th, 7th, and 9th grades were selected to participate in the…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Discipline, Educational Change, Intermediate Grades
Yap, Kim O.; And Others – 1994
National Education Goal Six calls for all schools to have safe environments conducive to teaching and learning by year 2000. In 1989, the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction initiated the School Security Enhancement Program, which provides competitive grants to school districts to develop or improve school-based…
Descriptors: Crime, Middle Schools, Prevention, Program Effectiveness
Lowry, Earlena Chavis; Lowery, Jo Ann Chavis; Adams-Aburime, Tony – 2001
A study examined student perceptions of the school environment in a small, rural high school in southeastern North Carolina. Surveys returned by 417 students in grades 9-12 suggested that the presence of gangs and unsafe or hidden areas were not major problems. The fact that 46 percent indicated that vandalism was a problem suggests that vandalism…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Conflict Resolution, Educational Environment, High School Students