Students and staff at Brockton High School are looking to put the problems of recent years behind them
Schools in Brockton, Massachusetts, are gearing up for a new year, and they're setting expectations by introducing new leadership and new policies to keep students safe.looking to start a new chapterMcCaskill said these issues have led to the loss of about 600 students to attrition over the last six years.
McCaskill points to stability as an essential part of moving forward. He would like to see his plans through to help retain teachers and students, starting with a safe school environment — and a new policy:Brockton High School has been plagued by student violence, but school officials say they are making steps to improve the situation. Precautions include bag checks, metal detectors and security specialists. Follow NBC10 Boston on... Instagram: instagram.com/nbc10boston TikTok: tiktok.
"I know things are going to be very different, especially the phones. I know phones are, like, a big part of the school, so I'm curious as to how it's going to go," said rising junior Eunice Kamau.
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