Guns in Schools: Virginia, Fairfax Educators Speak Out
Representatives of three state education agencies issued a rebuttal to Gov. McDonnell's comments about possibly allowing teachers and other school staff to carry weapons.
Virginia educators said they are concerned about the governor’s interest in allowing teachers and staff members to carry guns into schools, noting violence prevention isn’t an issue of more guns, but more funding. Officials with three education associations—the Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals (VASSP), the Virginia Association of Elementary School Principals (VAESP) and the Virginia Association of School Superintendents (VASS)—released a statement Friday on the issue. It came shortly after the National Rifle Association (NRA) called for "armed security" around schools but was in response to statements earlier this week by Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell. The education organizations said they appreciate Gov. McDonnell’s …
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Don Joy
8:28 am on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Detelina, there are numerous areas of the country where school teachers and/or other staff are armed. Numerous times, they have stopped bad guy shooters and saved lives of children & others. Provide me with ONE single example of a teacher doing what you claim is such a prohibitive liability. more ›