Grades Should Be The Scariest Part Going To School
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Another common and sobering sentiment from student protesters is highlighted by these signs. Schools should feel safe, the only thing that kids should have to be scared about in the classroom is their grades. Still, the underpinning fear that a shooter could show up at any school any day has turned students attention unfairly away from their studies.
Constant lockdown safety drills have worn down students emotionally. One, from a rally in Alaska, said, “Do you know how it feels to have the principal pretend over the intercom that the shooter is walking your way? Those who do not contribute to change contribute to our death.”Our next protester should be too young too worry, but sadly…
