Philadelphia Mother Says School Should Have Stopped Son’s Shooting Death
Philadelphia Mother Says School Should Have Stopped Son’s Shooting Death  
Podcast: Education in Focus
Published On: Tue Oct 29 2024
Description: The mother of a student who was killed outside a Philadelphia football game in 2022 has filed a lawsuit against the school, alleging it should have done more to prevent the shooting, raising questions about the legal responsibility schools have to protect students. Meredith Elizalde says the School District of Philadelphia is liable for the shooting death of her son, Nicolas Elizalde, because it should have done more to protect him, given the crime rate near the school. The district has said in court filings that it is not responsible for crimes committed outside the school. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxFull story: https://www.chalkboardnews.com/issues/safety/article_e8928ab8-921d-11ef-82d0-6798abcb17e9.html