Topic: Schools and Mass Shootings: Policy Implications
New laws are being considered nationally and here in North Carolina in the aftermath of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. What is happening next in NC and can new policies help protect our children?
Guests:
Rep. Linda Johnson (R-Cabarrus)
Sen. Jay Chaudhuri (D-Wake)
Dr. Ben Matthews, Chief School Operations Officer, NC Dept. of Public Instruction
Dr. Anna Yaros, Research Clinical Psychologist, RTI International
RESOURCES
EdLines
Trump Administration unveils school safety proposals
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/white-house-vows-to-help-arm-teachers-and-backs-off-raising-age-for-buying-guns/2018/03/11/14da0c8e-253a-11e8-bc72-077aa4dab9ef_story.html?utm_term=.cbd704137538
Polls finds NC teachers oppose carrying guns
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article204023969.html
Judge Refuses to drop State Board from Leandro Case
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article204118229.html
Supt. Johnson announces new teacher grants
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article204130634.html
Hate that I’ve missed any of these broadcasts. Well done and excellent information!