Statistics show that more than 770,000 students were injured in schools in 1992 and more than 3 million crimes are committed in schools each year. This guide empowers parents with information to identify safety problems in schools and work toward their solution. After a general discussion of school safety and the role of parents, the book reviews problems related to (1) violence and crime in school; (2) discipline; (3) arrival, departure, and transportation; (4) supervision; (5) the building and the playground; (6) physical and mental health; (7) environmental issues, including asbestos and pesticides; (8) safety in art, science, and physical education; (9) disaster preparedness; and (10) legal issues. Thirteen resources are listed for further reading, and 37 resource organizations are listed. (SLD)