School Violence Myths
School Survey Hoax A widely publicized survey comparing public school problems in 1940 with modern school problems has been circulating for over twenty years, but the survey is a hoax invented for political purposes. The false survey of 'top problems of public schools in 1940' listed items such as talking, chewing gum, and running in the halls. This list contrasted dramatically with an accompanying list of modern school problems that included drug abuse, pregnancy, suicide, assault, and other serious problems.