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.
One of the themes of Speak is isolation. Losing her friends is not the main cause of Melinda's sense of isolation, however. Melinda was raped at the party by a boy named Andy Evans. After the rape, Melinda is unable to speak about what happened to her and quits speaking altogether. Rape and the consequences for the victim is the main theme, along with losing one's voice and the tremendous courage it takes to find it again.