EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14/CBS4) — Two of the three largest districts respond to KFOX14/CBS4 over data that reveals the number of reported assaults on teachers in El Paso over the past three years, prompting district leaders to address safety measures.
El Paso ISD reported the highest number of incidents, with 17 this year, 44 last year, and 28 the year before.
Ysleta ISD followed with 14 this year, 23 last year, and 17 the year before.
Socorro ISD reported the fewest, with one this year, seven last year, and five the year before.
Ysleta ISD Superintendent Xavier De La Torre emphasized the district’s commitment to safety, stating, “The district is responsive to keeping both faculty and staff and students safe and secure while they are on district premises.”
Dr. De La Torre expressed satisfaction with the low numbers, stating, “We’re very proud of how low the numbers are in the school district with 34,000 students and 5,000 employees.”
While some parents expressed surprise at the assault figures, De La Torre maintained that communication is directed to those directly involved…