Scary clown threats have stirred the fears of students, parents, and administrators at hundreds of schools nationwide, forcing leaders to determine how to respond seriously while preventing mass hysteria. Although threats of violence are largely viewed as hoaxes, administrators and law enforcement are taking the claims seriously, especially given gun-related fatalities and other violence on school campuses. (The Washington Post)
Alex Samuels was a reporter for The Texas Tribune from 2017 to 2021. She helped with national campaign coverage, wrote stories about the intersection of race and politics in Texas, and covered the hottest... More by Alex Samuels
