Schools across the country are seeing teen violence and this topic is top of mind for school leaders in the Triangle. The CDC refers to it as a serious public health problem that can have long-term impacts on health, opportunity and well-being. According to education experts, with few resources and no solutions, teen violence could potentially lead to us losing a generation of young people.
ABC11 Eyewitness News’ Akilah Davis sat down for an exclusive discussion with Wake County Superintendent Dr. Robert Taylor, Durham Public Schools (DPS) Superintendent Dr. Anthony Lewis and Cumberland County Schools (CCSS) Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy to talk school safety, teen violence, and how to attract more qualified teachers to the profession.
Akilah Davis: When we speak about gun violence, where are we failing at-risk teens. Is it at home? Is it at school? Is it both?…