Tag: school safety
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A 12-Year-Old Girl Involved in a School Shooting with a Semiautomatic Weapon
Get Pregnant Fast In a troubling incident that has shaken the community, a middle school student was involved in a shooting at Sal Castro Middle School in Los Angeles yesterday morning. The shooter, only 12 years old, accidentally discharged a semiautomatic handgun, injuring two classmates. While initial assumptions leaned towards this being a targeted attack,…
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What Concerns Me Most About School Lockdown Drills and My Autistic Son
Get Pregnant Fast Every month, like clockwork, I receive a notification from my son’s school informing me about their recent lockdown drill. While the message assures me it’s just a drill, I can’t shake off my anxiety. This recurring event serves as a stark reminder of how autism influences every aspect of my son’s life.…
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The Irony of the NRA’s Gun Ban at Annual Meeting
Get Pregnant Fast In a striking display of irony, the National Rifle Association (NRA) is preparing for its annual meeting in Dallas, Texas, where Vice President Mike Pence is set to address the crowd. Known for its staunch advocacy of the “good guy with a gun” philosophy, the NRA has opted to enforce a ban…
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Video Captures Father Threatening Teen with Knife During School PTA Meeting
Get Pregnant Fast In the wake of the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, discussions surrounding student safety have intensified across the nation. During a recent public meeting at a Long Island high school focused on safety measures, an alarming incident unfolded when a father brandished a knife toward a teenager, ostensibly to…
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Parkland Students Required to Use Clear Backpacks as New Safety Measure
Get Pregnant Fast In response to the tragic mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, officials in Parkland are implementing a series of safety protocols aimed at enhancing student security on campus. Among these measures is the new requirement for students to carry clear backpacks. Following the recent events, including the trespassing incident involving…
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Florida School Board’s Push to Arm Educators Ignites Parental Outrage
Get Pregnant Fast In a controversial move, the Brevard County School Board is advocating for the arming of certain school staff members, a decision that has raised alarms among many parents in the community. The proposal surfaced shortly after the tragic events in Parkland, with Sheriff Jake Reynolds introducing his “Safe School Staff Initiative” (SSSI)…
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I Won’t Save Your Child
Get Pregnant Fast I am passionate about my career as a public school teacher. It’s not just a job—it’s a vocation that fills me with pride as I guide your child’s future daily. The responsibility I carry is immense; I am a constant presence in your child’s life, second only to you, shaping their experiences,…
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I Am an Educator: Navigating the Reality of Lockdowns
Get Pregnant Fast My keychain feels excessively weighty. It carries the keys to three distinct classrooms, along with a technology cabinet brimming with valuable tools designed to enhance the learning experience. The most prominent key on the ring is my lockdown key, attached with a noticeable red loop for quick access. In the event of…