Experts say the rate of school shootings is statistically unchanged since the mid-to late-1990s, yet still remains troubling. Ronald Stephens, executive director of the National School Safety Center, said there have been about 500 school-associated violent deaths in the past 20 years.xperts say the rate of school shootings is statistically unchanged since the mid-to late-1990s, yet still remains troubling. Ronald Stephens, executive director of the National School Safety Center, said there have been about 500 school-associated violent deaths in the past 20 years.
What is the theme of the Outsiders by S.E. There are several major themes in The Outsiders, main ones being gang rivalry, family, and identity. Minor concerning stereotyping and relationships.
Book Summary. The Outsiders is about two weeks in the life of a 14-year-old boy. The novel tells the story of Ponyboy Curtis and his struggles with right and wrong in a society in which he believes that he is an outsider. Ponyboy and his two brothers â Darrel (Darry), who is 20, and Sodapop, who is 16 â have recently lost their parents in an automobile accident.