U.S. Sen. Lautenberg Introduces High Capacity Gun Magazine Ban
Senator Frank R. Lautenberg has formally introduced a bill to ban high-capacity ammunition magazines holding more than 10 rounds. Continue reading…
View ArticleOn Heels of Mass Shootings, States Rethink Mental Health Cuts
Dozens of states have slashed spending on mental health care over the last four years, driven by the recession's toll on revenue and, in some cases, a new zeal to shrink government. Continue reading…
View ArticleLodi Schools to Employ Armed, Retired Cops
A northern New Jersey school district plans to hire retired police officers to patrol its hallways as armed security guards. Continue reading…
View ArticleWould You Want Armed Police in Your Child's School? [POLL]
It was in December 2012, where a man walked into a school in Newtown, Ct. and opened fire in the classrooms. One NJ town will be making a change this fall to try and prevent that from ever happening...
View ArticleNewtown Shooter Described as Isolated
A portrait of a highly isolated young man with disruptions in his education is emerging as a state office investigating the Newtown shooter seeks the release of his school records. Continue reading…
View ArticleLawmaker: School shootings have made teachers 1st responders
School shootings have turned teachers into first responders, and they deserve the same death benefits given to police officers and firefighters, a state lawmaker said Wednesday. Continue reading…
View Article4 new ideas to protect New Jersey schools from mass shootings
Proposed legislation aims to protect students and teacher from a wide range of threats. Continue reading…
View ArticleHow to end mass shootings at schools? — Get rid of the schools
Dennis argues that every industry has modernized and updated methods of creating, manufacturing and doing business, except for the outdated education system. Continue reading…
View ArticleWhat my Facebook friends are saying about the school shooting
These are random and Jeff is making them anonymous. These are people from all walks of life both in and out of NJ that he is friends with on his personal Facebook. Continue reading…
View ArticleMore guns in schools is not the answer
Don't delude yourself into thinking that is going to be the ultimate solution. Continue reading…
View ArticleGun Control? How about this?
If you make buying guns illegal, then people will simply buy them illegally, just like people get their hands on heroin. Continue reading…
View ArticleCan a doorstop prevent mass shootings?
There are so many different things we can be doing in our schools to prevent mass shootings from happening. It's time to start discussing practical solutions. Continue reading…
View ArticleKeeping kids 100% safe in New Jersey schools is impossible
If you want your kids to feel secure going to school, you have to teach them the probability of school shootings happening versus the possibility of one happening. Continue reading…
View ArticleStudent Walkout met with #walkupnotout challenge
Could walking up be better than walking out? It's a feel good idea going around the internet and no one seems to know who started it. Continue reading…
View ArticleShould teachers carry guns? Union High's Nick Ferroni weighs in
Named one the "Most Influential Educators in America," Ferroni talked to Trev about the prospect of allowing teachers to carry guns in schools. Continue reading…
View ArticleNon-profit's video on school shootings is causing controversy
For those complaining about this video, do you want to continue doing nothing? Are the murders of children okay with you? Continue reading…
View Article'Age-appropriate' drills preventing trauma now law for NJ schools
The legislation prohibits the use of fake blood, real or prop firearms, or simulations of gunshots or explosions in school security demonstrations. Continue reading…
View Article21 killed in Texas school shooting; NJ lawmakers react
An 18-year-old gunman opened fire Tuesday at a Texas elementary school, killing 19 children and two teachers. Continue reading…
View ArticleHow to talk to kids about TX school shooting — NJ expert explains
The weight of this can be stressful for adults, according to a Rutgers psychologist, as they may be navigating new territory in discussions with the kids in their lives. Continue reading…
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