"Brockton School Committee Requests National Guard Intervention to Address Student Violence"

Committee members at Brockton High School in Massachusetts have requested the assistance of the National Guard to address escalating violence, security concerns, and substance abuse among students. The request comes after 11 students were arrested and charged following a school brawl. Teachers have reported incidents of students engaging in disruptive behavior such as fighting, drug use, and skipping classes. While some officials support the request, others, including the mayor, believe that alternative measures should be explored to maintain order in the school.