Safety at Schools: Identifying the Costs Associated with the Necessary Safeguards for Arming Educators

  • Spencer C. Weiler University of Northern Colorado
  • Luke Cornelius University of North Florida
  • Jacob D. Skousen University of Northern Colorado
Keywords: school safety; student safety; arming educators; school shootings; rural superintendents

Abstract

Editors’ note: The Rural Educator publishes a policy brief each issue, intended to explore topics pertinent to rural education policy and advocacy. The issue of school safety is particularly timely, especially for rural schools. We believe this essay, based on surveys of school leaders in Colorado, takes a unique perspective by examining the financial costs that might be associated with policies to place guns in schools.

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Author Biographies

Spencer C. Weiler, University of Northern Colorado

Spencer C. Weiler is department chair and a professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of Northern Colorado. Dr. Weiler focuses his research efforts on school law, school finance, and leadership concepts. He can be contacted at spencer.weiler@unco.edu

Luke Cornelius, University of North Florida

Luke Cornelius is an associate professor of Educational Leadership at the University of North Florida. In addition, Dr. Cornelius coordinates the Higher Education Leadership program. Dr. Cornelius can be contacted at l.m.cornelius@unf.edu

Jacob D. Skousen, University of Northern Colorado

Jacob D. Skousen is an assistant professor in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of Northern Colorado. Dr. Skousen's research interests include leadership for social justice, leadership development, rural leadership, and the principalship. Dr. Skousen can be contacted at jacob.skousen@unco.edu

Published
2018-11-09
How to Cite
Weiler, S. C., Cornelius, L., & Skousen, J. D. (2018). Safety at Schools: Identifying the Costs Associated with the Necessary Safeguards for Arming Educators. The Rural Educator, 39(1). https://doi.org/10.35608/ruraled.v39i1.215
Section
Rural Education Policy Brief