See that is still largely up to the student. As I may have mentioned I teach in a fairly violent inner city school. Most of the violence that is not gang related comes from the severely handicapped kids (the Autistics) or the normal (ain't no such critter) 9th grader. Still, we graduate folks with the distinction of the Silver Knight Award, we send folks to the finest Ivy League schools with full scholarships and we even have kids do well on the A.P. exams.
Should schools allow teachers, principals, administrators and other school personnel to carry concealed weapons?
Yes 11485... 55%
No 9545... 45%
No, I didn't realize I was talking with a schoolteacher. :-)
Sure, it depends on the kid. Each student has a different experience. Some students will graduate with honors, while others get lost in the mayhem.
Even in the better schools, social factors come into play. Social factors can affect grades dramatically. Outside of school, social factors are not an impediment to learning. And, if education were sold on the private market, we would have a greater choice between schools. If one school isn't right for your child, you can try another.