Exclusive: Long Island schools fail test of lockdown drill compliance

Classroom intercoms crackle a declaration that the school building is in lockdown, halting scholastics as teachers pull anyone in the halls into rooms, lock doors, close blinds, shut lights, and quietly hunker students down. “Lockdown, lockdown, lockdown!” the principal announces. Then, everyone waits. And waits. Then they wait some more. Students’ whispers and giggles break... Read More