The problem has become so desperate for teachers that many have taken to calling in sick due to fears of being attacked at school.
Members of a Massachusetts high school committee sent a letter asking their mayor to deploy National Guard troops to rein in violent chaos on campus — ranging from daily brawls in the halls to frequent drug use and fornication in empty classrooms.
“Recent events at Brockton High School have prompted us to seek immediate assistance to prevent a potential tragedy,” four members of the Brockton School Committee wrote in a February 15 letter.
“Over the past few months, our high school has experienced a disturbing increase in incidents related
to violence, security concerns, and substance abuse. The situation has reached a critical point, more recently we had an alarming 35 teachers absent, underscoring the severity of the challenges we are facing,” it continued.
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