school shootings

While some schools and students in the Capital Region and throughout the country planned to participate in the National School Walkout movement today, others had a different plan.  I saw a few social media posts with a unique twist that caught my attention and after exploring it further, I noticed that some schools (and people promoting kindness on various social media platforms) were encouraging

It's sad that it's come to this; bulletproof school supplies.  Parents and students alike are purchasing bulletproof backpacks and binder inserts as a form of protection against the horrific monsters that continue to terrorize our nation's schools.  A company from Springfield, Mass. says they've seen a large spike in sales since last weeks school shooting in Florida and while nothing can guarantee

We will do anything to keep our children as safe as possible. Now there is a school that is offering another layer of protection; bulletproof panels for student's backpacks.