CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Following the deadly school shooting in Minnesota , families across the country are grappling with renewed concerns about the safety of children in classrooms, asking how this year’s numbers compare to years past.

Gun violence on school grounds has become a persistent fear for parents, educators, and communities. Some say it feels like shootings have become more frequent — and more deadly.

Our VERIFY team breaks down what the data says. • The Gun Violence Archive • The K-12 School Shooting Database • Everytown for Gun Safety

The Gun Violence Archive

The K-12 School Shooting Database

Everytown for Gun Safety

While gun violence in schools sharply declined during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic — when many campuses were closed — the numbers have climbed i

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