School-shooting anxiety is fueling false alarms, with some students “paying the price.”

School-shooting anxiety is fueling false alarms, with some students “paying the price.” Cryptic statements and jokes are being perceived as threats, especially on social media where most threats are spotted. Heightened fears are leading to “overreporting” and even punishment of students with no ill intent. The majority of U.S. teens worry that a shooting will take place at their school, with surveys showing that more students are skipping school because they feel unsafe. (The Atlantic)