‘There is no universal school safety solution.’ Nashville attack renews debate over how best to protect students
The recent school shooting at Covenant School in Nashville has again raised questions about what schools can do to protect children and staff against mass murder. While fortified buildings, bullet-resistant laminate, locked classrooms, heavy surveillance and active shooter drills can help, experts suggest school leaders need to be thoughtful, calm and skeptical about claims of lifesaving solutions when dealing with such situations.