Some Texas school districts see arming teachers as a viable way to prevent violent tragedies on campus. That's irresponsible. We understand that:
1. It’s not in the job description of a teacher to act as security guard, or to confront violent criminals; that’s why we have resource officers.
2. It’s not realistic to expect any educator to be able to avoid harming students in the process of attempting to stop another shooter.
3. It’s not safe for police to arrive on a scene where there are multiple armed adults firing at each other.
4. It’s not fair to offer teachers bonuses for participation in dangerous programs, when they’re already overworked and underpaid.
Case in point: On February 28, a Georgia teacher with a gun barricaded himself in his classroom and fired shots, causing his entire school to shut down and begin evacuating.
We won't let it happen in Keller.
We, the undersigned, urge the Keller ISD Board of Trustees to resolve not to initiate any program that would allow teachers to carry firearms on campus.
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Reached 500 supporters
December 3, 2018
March 2, 2018
I honestly never thought we would reach one hundred signatures this quickly. It is truly humbling to see so many people who care as much as I do about keeping our schools safe.
Reached 100 supporters
March 1, 2018
6 Comments
So scary to even think about. Please dont let this happen in keller.
Armed teachers is a recipe for disaster. Talk about a liability nightmare waiting to happen.
Keep guns out of our classrooms. My kids are there to learn reading and math not to be around firearms. This is a crazy idea.
exactly! leave the security to the pros who are trained. teachers need to focus on teaching.
THINK ABOUT THE ACCIDENTS. One mistake is all it takes for a tragic disaster in a room full of kids. No way.
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Some Texas school districts see arming teachers as a viable way to prevent violent tragedies on campus. That's irresponsible. We understand that:
1. It’s not in the job description of a teacher to act as security guard, or to confront violent criminals; that’s why we have resource officers.
2. It’s not realistic to expect any educator to be able to avoid harming students in the process of attempting to stop another shooter.
3. It’s not safe for police to arrive on a scene where there are multiple armed adults firing at each other.
4. It’s not fair to offer teachers bonuses for participation in dangerous programs, when they’re already overworked and underpaid.
Case in point: On February 28, a Georgia teacher with a gun barricaded himself in his classroom and fired shots, causing his entire school to shut down and begin evacuating.
We won't let it happen in Keller.
We, the undersigned, urge the Keller ISD Board of Trustees to resolve not to initiate any program that would allow teachers to carry firearms on campus.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
December 3, 2018
March 2, 2018
I honestly never thought we would reach one hundred signatures this quickly. It is truly humbling to see so many people who care as much as I do about keeping our schools safe.
Reached 100 supporters
March 1, 2018
6 Comments
Teachers have enough on their plates already. Dont ask them to be cops too.
So scary to even think about. Please dont let this happen in keller.
Armed teachers is a recipe for disaster. Talk about a liability nightmare waiting to happen.
Keep guns out of our classrooms. My kids are there to learn reading and math not to be around firearms. This is a crazy idea.
exactly! leave the security to the pros who are trained. teachers need to focus on teaching.
THINK ABOUT THE ACCIDENTS. One mistake is all it takes for a tragic disaster in a room full of kids. No way.
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Teachers have enough on their plates already. Dont ask them to be cops too.