Zero tolerance laws exist today because the public demanded them. Teachers have always opposed them because we knew from the beginning that eventually good kids would get caught in a trap designed to get bad kids out of school. It is the teachers who have pushed to get policies changed so that now there is a way out for kids who make a mistake like the girl in Florida.
If this girl is harmed from this event it will be from the media attention. Most of these cases are handled with only the police, the family, and a few school administrators ever knowing about it. Most families like it that way and are thankful their kid only got a few days suspension.
No one seems willing to admit that this girl bears some responsibility. Signs are clearly posted all over schools and teachers and administrators are required to discuss weapons policies several times a year. Counting kindergarten this kid has been in school for 5 1/2 years now.
If this girl is harmed from this event it will be from the media attention. Most of these cases are handled with only the police, the family, and a few school administrators ever knowing about it. Most families like it that way and are thankful their kid only got a few days suspension.
No one seems willing to admit that this girl bears some responsibility. Signs are clearly posted all over schools and teachers and administrators are required to discuss weapons policies several times a year. Counting kindergarten this kid has been in school for 5 1/2 years now.