Tragedy in a Time of Heightened Vigilance The shooting at Westwood Hills Elementary School in Virginia starkly illustrates the contradictions in our country's approach to school safety.
On one hand, there has been an unprecedented investment in security measures: metal detectors, panic buttons, and reinforced doors are now commonplace.
Lockdown drills have also become a regular occurrence, often without clear explanation or assurance that they will be abandoned once deemed unnecessary.