How extensive is violence against teachers in Nevada? Recently it was reported by Bill O'Reilly that a teacher in Philadelphia was attacked by an 8th grade female student. The teacher repeatedly asked the student to get off her cell phone in class. The teacher said the student responded with obscene verbal versions of "no", finally hitting him in the face several times with the cell phone.

O'Reilly further reported the student received only 10 days suspension, and that 56% of teachers in the Philadelphia school district do not feel safe. You can view the interview with the teacher who was assaulted by clicking here.

How safe are teachers in Nevada? The Nevada Department of Education's latest figures show there were 189 assaults against teachers in the last reporting period. It also lists 9,863 violent incidents against other students and 749 weapons possessions.

• How safe do you feel as a teacher?

• What do you think should be done?

• What do you think of Sen. Beers' proposal allowing teachers to pack a pistol?