All in all, there have been nearly twice as many shootings in schools so far this fall compared to pre-pandemic levels. From the beginning of August through the first week of October at least 36 shootings wreaked havoc in schools in 21 states, according to Gun Violence Archive data. Over the same time period from 2016 to 2019, the country averaged 17 shootings in schools. Such violence has left countless other witnesses and community members traumatized – all at a time when students and educators already struggling emotionally. In some cases, schools’ responses may unintentionally make the trauma worse. To learn more, visit USATODAY.com