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Lawsuit might stop Ohio school from arming teachers

By Paul Katula • Sep 18, 2018
The wisdom of arming teachers in our classrooms is still a hot debate, but school boards still have to follow state and federal laws.

DeVos says she won’t block Title IV-A funds for guns

By Paul Katula • Sep 2, 2018
Should the feds prevent schools from using funds intended for one purpose to purchase guns to arm teachers?

Students at South Carroll examine mental illness

By Paul Katula • Apr 5, 2018
Safety is on students' minds, but we can't let those who threaten schools because of mental illness stop us from helping others.

Md. bill would put armed SRO in every school

By Paul Katula • Apr 2, 2018
Would it make schools safer or friendlier places to learn if there were an armed police officer (SRO) in every school?

Student-led marches about guns sweep the nation

By Paul Katula • Mar 24, 2018
The gun-themed March for Our Lives took place in dozens of cities across America (and the world), incl. Washington.

Putnam spellers & Md. students head to Washington

By Paul Katula • Mar 23, 2018
The school safety or gun control issue can't even stay away from a musical about a spelling bee on a high school stage in Maryland.

Students walk out over gun and safety issues

By Paul Katula • Mar 15, 2018
Student protests over gun violence and school safety occurred in the US Wednesday, with students walking out for 17 mins.

A few threats received against Baltimore-area schools

By Paul Katula • Feb 26, 2018
Police and school officials in a few Md. school systems have been investigating threats since the mass shooting in Fla.

Students step into the gun debate with a song

By Paul Katula • Feb 23, 2018
Students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS have composed an original song promising to stand tall forever and "shine."

Students walk out in protest over gun laws

By Paul Katula • Feb 22, 2018
A massive student protest across America underscored the desire on their part to reconsider the nation's gun laws.

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