The shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida has sparked a national debate about guns and how best to protect students. This week in the first of two shows, we talk with a teacher, a school psychologist and students for their unique perspectives.
Guests:
Lisa Godwin, NC Teacher of the Year
Dr. Jim Deni, School Psychology Trainer & Professor, Appalachian State University
Zainab Antepli, Student, Chapel Hill High School, Chapel Hill
Erin McIndoe, Student, Green Hope High School, Cary
Resources
EdLines
Policy debate on protecting students
http://www.wral.com/students-plan-to-keep-up-pressure-until-gun-laws-change/17385229/
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article202827874.html
http://www.greensboro.com/rockingham_now/news/eden_reidsville/rockingham-county-armed-volunteer-officer-program-gets-support-from-state/article_8dbd211a-1ccd-11e8-a9c9-2793d6234538.html
NC public schools report fewer crimes, suspensions
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article202840819.html
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/newsroom/news/2017-18/20180228-01
Dysfunction continues at State Board, DPI
https://www.ednc.org/2018/03/01/mixed-messages-state-board-budget-priorities/
Interview Segments
Mass shootings in US
https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/14/health/parkland-among-deadliest-mass-shootings-trnd/index.html
Lack of school counselors
http://wunc.org/post/report-nc-doesnt-have-enough-school-nurses-or-counselors#stream/0
School mental health needs
http://www.heraldsun.com/opinion/article202752794.html
Student protests
http://wunc.org/post/kids-march-capitol-demand-gun-control-raleigh#stream/0
http://www.wral.com/group-marches-to-state-capitol-in-support-of-stricter-gun-policies/17357643/
http://www.wral.com/news/local/video/17357911/
http://www.wral.com/nearly-2-000-walk-out-of-class-at-green-hope-to-protest-gun-violence-at-schools/17379771/
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