How do we address situations within the community that affect our students' lives?

So - how do we best do that?

Do we avoid talking or teaching about situations such as violence that has occurred? Why or why not?

Does talking about these incidents exacerbate the problem?

Do we NEED to address situations such as the recent stabbings? (or not?)

If we do want to address the situation/incident, what are some ways we can do this within our classes and subject matter?

And -  what, if anything, has your school done to address the recent stabbing incident in Dededo as well as other acts of violence on Guam?

The good, the bad, and the ugly

We are all back in school now, so let's talk about how things are going.
What has been the best thing to happen so far? (the good)
What has been the 'worst' thing to happen so far? (the bad)
What is the thing that you are most hoping to change for the better? (the ugly)