Power Play
The realities and the stereotypes of school violence. Not just the school shooting, but harassment and bullying. Violence is about power. So is high school.
- About 55 minutes
- 2 M + 3 F
- Simple Set
- Recommended for High Schools
- 38 pages
The realities and the stereotypes of school violence. Not just the school shooting, but harassment and bullying. Violence is about power. So is high school.
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