Safe at school

Unfortunately, I could write an article like this every six to eight months when it comes to a response to a school shooting. According to a recent Sept. 6 report by CNN, there have been 46 school shootings in the United States. As a result of these incidents, 24 people lost their lives and 62 people were injured. Each of these incidents causes trauma for those involved, the town and city, and parents across this country who want their students to be safe at school. Thoughts and prayers are appreciated, but they are not the answer. The answer is also not coming from the gun lobby, local, state or the federal government. The answer must come from parents going above and beyond to hold schools accountable for the safety of their students. Procedures and practices If your student does not know the active shooter procedures, that may be an indication the school isn’t practicing it enough and it isn’t a priority. Quiz, grill and ask your student about the procedures and confirm their answers with the school. Schools should regularly practice these drills and should make parents aware these drills are being practiced. It is not enough that schools practice...