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"Brockton School District Requests National Guard Intervention Amid Student Violence"

Brockton High School in Massachusetts has experienced a surge in school violence, drug use, and disruptive behavior, prompting school officials to request the deployment of the National Guard to address the escalating situation. The school has seen a significant increase in teacher absences due to security concerns, and incidents including a student being hospitalized after a beating and a teacher breaking their arm while intervening in a student altercation. The request reflects broader societal challenges and a lack of respect for authority, with concerns about the future implications if such issues are left unaddressed.