Fixing the Ecosystem: Celeste Hedequist on Why School Violence is a Systems Problem
When we witness violence in schools—whether it’s a physical altercation in the cafeteria or the quiet, crushing weight of cyberbullying—our instinct is often to zoom in. We look for the "bad kid," the instigator, the bully. We isolate the incident, punish the perpetrator, and assume the problem is solved. However, in a comprehensive new policy proposal, Celeste Hedequist argues that this narrow focus is precisely why we are failing to keep classrooms safe. By treating violence as an isolated event rather than a symptom of a failing ecosystem, we miss the forest for the trees. Hedequist’s proposal is rooted in...
