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Lockdown or active shooter drill? The distinction matters for children's safety and well-being

Lockdown or active shooter drill? The distinction matters for children's safety and well-being
Phys.org Wednesday 16 September 2026, 20:20 UTC 1 min read
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School shooting preparedness drills have been a routine, though uncomfortable, part of the back-to-school experience. Since the 1999 mass shooting at Columbine High School in Jefferson County, Colorado, various kinds of preparedness drills have been mandatory in most schools.

School shooting preparedness drills have been a routine, though uncomfortable, part of the back-to-school experience. Since the 1999 mass shooting at Columbine High School in Jefferson County, Colorado, various kinds of preparedness drills have been mandatory in most schools.
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