Elementary school principals and safety experts say they're seeing more violence and aggression than ever among their youngest students, according to an article by Greg Toppo in USA Today. While federal statistics show only a small increase in the percentage of elementary school teachers who say they've been attacked, a number of states and districts report an alarming rise in very young students suspended for hitting classmates or teachers or committing other "crimes against persons." For more, see "School violence hits lower grades," by Greg Toppo, USA Today, January 12, 2003
