Guns in Schools: Virginia Educators Concerned about Governor's Interest in School Staff Carrying Weapons
Representatives of three state education agencies issued a rebuttal to Gov. McDonnell's comments about possibly allowing teachers and other school staff to carry weapons.
Virginia educators are concerned about Governor Bob McDonnell's interest in allowing teachers and staff members to carry guns into schools. Officials with three education associations—the Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals (VASSP), the Virginia Association of Elementary School Principals (VAESP) and the Virginia Association of School Superintendents (VASS)—released a statement Friday saying that violence prevention isn’t an issue of more guns, but more funding. The statement came shortly after the National Rifle Association (NRA) called for "armed security" around schools but was in response to statements earlier this week by Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell. The education organizations said they appreciate Gov. McDonnell’s …
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