| Title: |
The Voice of Experience: A Multi-State Empirical Examination of Arming School District Employees from Superintendents Working in School Districts with Armed Personnel |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Jacob D. Skousen (ORCID 0000-0001-8180-5553); Isaac Calvert; Spencer C. Weiler (ORCID 0000-0002-6164-9319); Sterling Hilton; Jason Kopanke; Luke M. Cornelius |
| Source: |
Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues and Ideas. 2024 97(2):32-43. |
| Availability: |
Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
12 |
| Publication Date: |
2024 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: |
Weapons; School Violence; School Security; School Policy; Administrator Attitudes; Teacher Attitudes; Superintendents |
| Geographic Terms: |
Arkansas; Florida; Indiana; Missouri; Montana; Ohio; Oklahoma; Texas |
| DOI: |
10.1080/00098655.2024.2306354 |
| ISSN: |
0009-8655; 1939-912X |
| Abstract: |
The issue of school safety has been interrogated as school shootings have occurred multiple times each year in the United States. This devastating reality has captured the attention of many throughout the United States. School leaders have implemented strategies to increase school safety, including the creation of practices to deter shooting incidences in schools. One such practice, the arming of school district employees, is the focus of this study. We sought to answer the following research questions: 1) How do superintendents describe their experiences implementing and leading the practice? and 2) What lessons have superintendents learned related to the practice? The data sources for this study included superintendent interviews, school district policies, and relevant documents. The findings included descriptions of the practice, the process of implementation, legal and policy guidelines, and advice for school leaders. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2024 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1414416 |
| Database: |
ERIC |