Sentences with phrase «gun violence in schools»

Last week, the mayor held a town hall meeting to hear from students about gun violence in schools.

Were deeply concerned with the increasing amount of gun violence in our schools and communities, the bank said.

This is not an article about how to stop gun violence in schools.

Last, we recognize and honor the power of student voice in speaking to the urgency of preventing gun violence in schools.

On March 14, students at Lewis Middle School in Allied Gardens joined hundreds of thousands of other students from across the country in a walkout to protest gun violence in schools following the death of 17 students at Marjory Stoneman Douglass High School in Parkland, Florida one month earlier.

We're marching to show our support for students across the country who are demanding that leaders take action to end gun violence in our schools and communities.

«Students across the country are leading the national conversation on gun violence in our schools,» Maloney said, adding «their voices should be heard.»

Students from Ortiz Middle School march around their football field to commemorate the student and faculty victims of the Parkland, Fla., school shooting and to stand against gun violence in schools Wednesday, March 14, 2018, in Santa Fe, N.M. (Gabriela Campos / Santa Fe New Mexican via AP)

Students from St. Michael's High School walk in a 17 minute silent procession to the football field to stand together against gun violence in schools Wednesday, March 14, 2018, in Santa Fe, N.M..

In Lopez, one of the cases, Congress justified Federal laws targeting gun violence in schools by saying guns are traded across state borders.

I am fighting for true equality for all; for equal pay and fair treatment at work, expanded voting rights, educational equity, criminal justice reform, freedom from gun violence in our schools and on our streets, and health care for all Americans.

In the wake of last week's shooting in Parkland, Florida, where 17 people were killed, the students planned to take public transportation to the U.S. Capitol to hold a rally demanding legislation to curb gun violence in schools.

They have to legally protect themselves from gambling especially with the crap going on right now with gun violence in schools.

«We have tremendous respect and admiration for the students organizing and making their voices heard regarding gun violence in schools and elsewhere in our country.

Students hosted a discussion about gun violence in schools yesterday at Shaker High School in Latham, New York with Congressman Paul Tonko.

Earnshaw said that although research has not made strong connections between gun violence in schools and stigma - based bullying, some signs are there.

«Our study indicates that increases in gun violence in our schools can result from disappointment and despair during periods of increased unemployment, when getting an education does not necessarily lead to finding work.»

Social action can be encouraged with regard to current events such as gun violence in schools or issues such as cheating, gang presence, or bullying, but it can also be encouraged in thinking about historical events.

Some politicians have incorrectly blamed gun violence in schools on this federal guidance, and now DeVos is even closer to rescinding it.

And we've taken support positions on Washington State legislation for reducing gun violence in schools.

Less than two months ago, hundreds of local students and community members gathered in First Ward Park, to protest gun violence in schools after 17 people were killed at one in Parkland.

When we drop our kids to school, we have all at some point shunned out the alarming statistics about gun violence in schools elsewhere.

The experience of the more than 180,000 students who have been exposed to gun violence in schools over the past few decades was suddenly very real, very immediate.

«So that they can show their concern with preventing gun violence in schools or anywhere in our nation.»

While students have been building a powerful and inspiring movement to end gun violence in schools, PA lawmakers have been laying the groundwork to vote on legislation that would militarize school buildings and allow teachers to carry concealed weapons.

Saturday, students from all over the world will march to protest gun violence in schools.

Students at Huntington High School participate in an organized walk - out protest joining students across the nation to raise awareness about gun violence in schools on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, in Huntington, W. Va..

«Planned Parenthood stands with the students organizing rallies across Indiana and Kentucky to demand safety from gun violence in their schools.»

Just this week, McCray sat side - by - side with de Blasio as he presented his newly appointed public schools chancellor and on Thursday she is slated to co-host a town hall with the mayor on gun violence in schools.

In the wake of last week's shooting in Parkland, Florida, where 17 people were killed, the students planned to take public transportation to the U.S. Capitol to hold a rally demanding legislation to curb gun violence in schools.

The mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Broward County, Florida, has brought renewed attention to gun violence in schools.

About 8 in 10 Republicans say they prefer metal detectors (41 percent) and armed teachers (38 percent) to stricter gun laws (9 percent) when it comes to preventing gun violence in schools.

«Elise Stefanik is a strong supporter of both the 2nd Amendment and of commonsense, bipartisan reforms to protect our children and prevent gun violence in schools,» said Lenny Alcivar, a campaign spokesman.

«Prior research about gun violence in schools has not adequately analyzed these connections.»

To give students a safe forum to respond to gun violence in schools, a high school in Yonkers, N.Y., held indoor activities for #NationalWalkoutDay.

It's important for Congress to hear what you think about gun violence in schools — this issue will lose momentum if voices go quiet.

In a statement, New Leaders joined a non-partisan, interdisciplinary group of education, public health, and other organizations and experts calling for the adoption of evidence - based strategies to prevent gun violence in schools.

Communities across the country demand real action from leaders to end gun violence in our schools and neighborhoods.

In response to concerns nationwide about gun violence in schools, 56 students from EASTCONN's Arts at the Capitol Theater (ACT) magnet high school organized a...

To help tackle this critical issue, New Leaders has joined a nonpartisan, interdisciplinary group of education, public health, and other organizations and experts calling for the adoption of evidence - based strategies to prevent gun violence in schools.

WEAC members and WEAC leaders joined with educators and community members throughout the state Friday to send the message that Enough is Enough when it comes to gun violence in schools.

Inequity, segregation and gun violence in our schools are only increasing.

Days after the shooting that left 17 dead at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, grieving father Andrew Pollack and sons Hunter and Huck traveled to Washington, where they participated in a listening session with the President, as well as those affected by gun violence in schools and other administration officials.

Exactly one week after the tragedy, about 100 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students traveled to Tallahassee to fight for a cause that they believe will prevent future acts of gun violence in schools.

The national event came a week after hundreds of Baltimore students left school to march to City Hall to call for an end to gun violence in schools and on the city's streets.

Police say no one sustained serious injuries in the incident a day before a national walkout by students to protest gun violence in schools.

«We're marching to show our support for students across the country who are demanding that leaders take action to end gun violence in our schools and communities.

Seventeen people died in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, catalyzing a national conversation about gun violence in schools.