Officials, community meet over concerns after rise in school violence in Central Florida

APOPKA, Fla. — Central Florida school districts and people in the community are coming together to figure out how to end violence in the classroom.

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Many came out Monday night to a roundtable discussion in Orange County.

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People shared their ideas at the meeting on the best ways to keep children safe in schools.

So far in 2023, there has been a shooting and a number of violent threats at several schools around Central Florida.

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Several in attendance said problems in the classroom often start as problems at home.

Church leaders were also in attendance. They stressed the importance of teaching kids right from wrong.

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