Following the recent tragic shooting in a Tennessee school , educators from all over the country met on Zoom Tuesday to talk about gun violence, how it impacts the classroom and what steps teachers can take in response to tragedies like this. They were joined by Abbey Clements and Sarah Lerner of Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence , The Trace's public health reporter Fairriona Magee and host Sari Beth Rosenberg.
The event was part of NewsHour Classroom’s Educator Voice Zoom series and was attended by teachers and school staff from across the U.S. The series brings together educators to discuss important issues of the day and how they impact the classroom.
As with all NewsHour Classroom Zoom sessions, the educator audience played an active role in the conversation. You can watch the full session here , or watch selected clips below.
Sarah Lerner and Fairriona Magee on how the news media covers gun violence
Sarah Lerner and Fairriona Magee on the broader picture of gun violence
Adam Cohen on protecting your job while exercising First Amendment rights
Fairriona Magee on finding optimism in gun violence research
Gordon Craig on rights and responsibilities of the First and Second Amendments
Abbey Clements, Adam Cohen, and Sari Beth Rosenberg's Key Takeaways from the Conversation
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