This was hard to read because it's such a clear reminder of how badly the US has failed its people and especially its children. Years ago, I was teaching a class where students had to bring in a news story related to the class theme (peace and justice) to share at the start of each class. There were several school shootings in a 10 day period, and I had to tell them no more school shooting news stories because they are just so common and nothing is done about them.
Sometimes I think about the difference between elder Millenials and younger Millenials is how many active shooter drills you went to. I'm in one of the last groups of high schoolers to graduate having done zero. I never did a lockdown drill, never barricaded a classroom door. That said, the Columbine shooting happened while I was in high school.
I am horrified that this is your reality and that our inept politicians have decided this is ok.
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Date: 2024-09-09 04:39 am (UTC)Sometimes I think about the difference between elder Millenials and younger Millenials is how many active shooter drills you went to. I'm in one of the last groups of high schoolers to graduate having done zero. I never did a lockdown drill, never barricaded a classroom door. That said, the Columbine shooting happened while I was in high school.
I am horrified that this is your reality and that our inept politicians have decided this is ok.