In Prosser, school superintendent Ray Tolcacher won't readmit students who were kicked out for making a threat until they've taken an anger management course and obtained a letter from a certified professional saying the student poses no harm. Some schools report a decrease in fighting. They attribute it to peer mediation or other safety measures. The smallest districts in the state say their size gives them an edge. Some aren't sure how to explain their good news.
Educators point out that violence in the schools reflects violence in the community.
A few generations ago, schools were a sacred space. Now, no matter how much educators plan, they cannot lay their fears to rest. He said the ultimate solution is much more simple than a metal detector or camera. Particularly an adult who knows the child.