Breathless
Figures from Falkirk Council show more than 1800 assaults on staff were recorded last year.
Over 1300 were reported by teachers, and workers in schools across Falkirk.
The local authority will discuss the figures at a meeting next month.
In total, it is a 520% rise in violent incidents.
A motion has already been put forward by councillor James Bundy, calling for an action plan to reduce violence.
Report into Falkirk Council finances
A report says Falkirk Council is still in a "very difficult" financial situation.
Rise in spiking incidents
There has been a rise in the number of spiking incidents recorded across the Forth Valley.
Concern over Forth Valley road casualties
More than 100 people were seriously injured, or killed on Forth Valley roads last year.
Falkirk and Grangemouth Growth Deal signed
The £100 million Falkirk and Grangemouth Growth Deal is being officially signed today.
Larbert crash victim named
A 67-year-old man, who died in a crash in Larbert last week, has been named as James Cochrane.