Security in Schools...Is it Enough?

Another school shooting, and even once is too many times. Since this past shooting though, I have heard a lot of different discussions about what should be done in the future when this happens. Both the Jersey Guys (101.5fm) and a tv morning talk show brought up the question, "When will teachers be carrying guns?" Another thing mentioned was a need for national security requirements. Personally, I don't think that teachers will carry guns. How would that be promoting a safe environment since there are "whacko" teachers out there. Let's face it, there will always be violence in our world, and it may not ever be likely to ensure every student in the country that he or she is safe from this. Also, if our schools aren't run by the federal government, I can't imagine there being a federal security requirement. The Jersey Guys also brought up that when "Code Blue" was announced on the P.A., many ran instead of going into lock down, which brought up a lot of discussion as to whether people should be required to stay locked down in a classroom or run. I know that if I was ever in that situation, regardless of what I was told, I would RUN! I don't understand how huddling together in a classroom is more effective. In the school I attended, the doors had glass windows on it. That would not be very hard to break through at all. I feel that if I were to run, it may be harder for someone to shoot me than if I was stuck in a corner with a large group.

Overall, it is obvious there are many opinions on this topic. I am curious to see what will be done as a result of the continuing school violence. I am also curious as to how increased security in schools will affect the hidden curriculum.