70 attacks alleged against DCPS staff While there were dozens of cases of teachers attacking students last year, there were also 70 allegations of student assaults against D.C. Public Schools staffers, officials said.

In the 2010-2011 school year, 48 alleged assaults were committed against teachers or administrators. In 16 cases the victims were staffers. In six other incidents the victims were law enforcement officers tasked with patrolling the schools.