Overview

• Brockton High School, Massachusetts' largest high school, faces a surge in violence, prompting calls for National Guard intervention.
• A staff member was injured during a student altercation, highlighting the severity of the school's safety crisis.
• New leadership at Brockton High School is implementing measures to address violence, including hiring safety specialists and enforcing stricter rules.
• Financial troubles in the district, leading to layoffs and teacher shortages, are linked to the increase in violence and disorder.
• The state will fund a districtwide safety audit to assess and improve security measures at the school.