News Back-to-school gun violence was highest on record. Active shooter drills may not be the answer. October 9, 2021October 10, 2021Alia Wong, USA TODAYComments Off on Back-to-school gun violence was highest on record. Active shooter drills may not be the answer. So far in fall 2021, schools have had nearly twice as many shootings as before the pandemic. But active shooter drills may heighten the trauma.