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Knives confiscated from student at Sunnyside K-8.
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/education/2014/04/11/Pittsburgh-fifth-grader-brought-knives-to-school-faces-charges-district-says/stories/201404110197
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I know "the public" is going to chatter about having metal detectors and not using them. Having been a student when they were used, I can tell you that even with high school students it is a LONG process to move students through these. I cannot begin to imagine on an everyday basis how long and involved it might be. I know it's safety-- andf that i is most important-- but if you ever stood out in the elements waiting to get in with this, you'd know the answer is not as simple as it sounds. Most good principals pride themselves on from bus to breakfast to seat in the shortest time possible--also saves disruption-- alot to think about this week.
metal detectors are going in schools who do not have them and all the schools need security in the buildings not school police but security.Times are changing and there are no repercussions for a child who bring weapons to school at least in the pps schools They get 3 to 45 days and are rite back in.Just ask one of the pps police officers about what's confiscated at the metal detectors and is placed in the evidence room over at bellfield.So yes metal detectors are effective and will be headed to a suburban school near you so get use to it.
so what if you had to wait outside in the elements if you would not come to school an hour early and stand outside you would be fine.I rather have a long line then have someone get something in to hurt my child.Bus to breakfast is a joke ,Eat at home.Safety is always going to be first for my child and he does eat at home so he does not go to school early and wait outside to be fed like he is in a soup line.
Sunnyside was a star school recognized this year. Incidents can happen anywhere. Despite how sad it is that any kid felt the need to have a weapon things happened as they should have and nobody was hurt.
When people advocate for expanding early childhood education any program must include as much emphasis on teaching behavior and how to handle what comes your way as you grow up, in addition to preparing kids to learn.
If you saw the news broadcast when a woman was interviewed regarding the student bringing a knife to school, then you would understand what inner city administrators and staff are faced with daily. This woman said the child was justified in bringing a weapon to school because she felt threatened. What even happened to telling your parent and having them come to the school to meet with the principal and parents of the other child or children to resolve the issue or bullying. When asked if the girl should be suspended or punished, the woman said, "no, she was just protecting herself." Really? Wonder why the Minedeo parents are up in arms on this post? Look no further than the woman who was interviewed about the Sunnyside incident.
In all my years of teaching, I have had so many students say "My mother told me to..." There is no doubt in my mind that mom's and dad's told their kids to... Students have gotten up in the middle of a class and walked out to use the restroom, made a call on their cell phone, refused to participate in an activity. In many cases, I would call home and the parent would confirm, "Yes I told her if she had to go, just go" When it becomes a daily problem, administrators just say "call the home"
The real problem is the weapons. So much can be brought in when there are no metal detectors. My last two assignments had them. They were a pain. We were thankful though each and every time the lights blinked and chirped and something prohibited was found. Best investment ever made. All the consultants in the world can't find a knife sewn into the hem of a coat or a gun stashed in a box of engine parts for power and energy class.
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