What Teachers Are Trying to Tell Us About Guns in Schools
No matter what Obama says about putting armed police officers in schools, the NRA keeps on criticizing him. The President announced 23 executive orders aimed at limiting gun violence today, even offering to fund armed police officers for schools that request them. But that still wasn't enough to meet the NRA's demands for more guns in schools, and the pro-gun group accused him of "ignoring children." Lost in all that shouting are the voices of people who'll actually work in such schools—the teachers. Like all Americans, teachers remain divided on this issue to a certain extent. The biggest teacher's union, the National Education Association, fully supported Obama's proposals today, but some teachers still want schools to remain gun-free zones and otherswant their own license to pack heat in the classroom.
Testifying in Congress today, Newtown Schools Superintendent Janet Robinson urged members of Congress to
Testifying in Congress today, Newtown Schools Superintendent Janet Robinson urged members of Congress to