By — Thaisi Da Silva Thaisi Da Silva Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/education/youth-speak-out-on-gun-control-solutions Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Metal Detectors to Bear Spray, Students Search For Gun Violence Solutions Education Jan 15, 2013 3:30 PM EDT Universal background checks, armed officers in schools and changes to the country’s mental health system are all ideas being floated as the nation searches for solutions to gun-related violence. In the wake of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Conn., the NewsHour asked students from the 45 schools participating in its Student Reporting Labs about ways to prevent the next school shooting. Here are some of their thoughts: Students also reflected following the Dec. 14 shooting in Connecticut: We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Thaisi Da Silva Thaisi Da Silva @shespeaksinthai
Universal background checks, armed officers in schools and changes to the country’s mental health system are all ideas being floated as the nation searches for solutions to gun-related violence. In the wake of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Conn., the NewsHour asked students from the 45 schools participating in its Student Reporting Labs about ways to prevent the next school shooting. Here are some of their thoughts: Students also reflected following the Dec. 14 shooting in Connecticut: We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now