dsc (46,060 posts)
We had a shelter in place situation today at my school
Apparently an old threat about one of our schools got reposted today and somehow my school got dragged into it. Having had no idea of what the post was or where it had come from and our pa system was broken made it even more nerve racking. I already have an odd sort of last period of the day so this was not what any of us needed. It is hard enough to teach math to second semester seniors add in random security issues and it is hard to get anything done. I have worked in many different schools and have had good and bad days, but the outside world is really getting annoying. I can't say I really think there is much chance of an incident at my school but the fear is there.
The fact is it is already hard to staff my school (we have three math openings) and we are hardly alone. I love most of my students and love my job most days but I am not cut out for this gun stuff. That isn't me. Again, the rational math teacher in me knows that the likelihood of this happening is very small but unless we change things outside of schools, things inside of schools will never be certain. Growing up we had tornado drills, fire drills, and no other drills. Now we have to keep classroom doors locked, we have shelter in place drills, lock down drills, and have to wonder, if it comes to it what can we do to protect ourselves. Honestly, this can't continue. If you want schools, if you want teachers, this needs fixed.
Not a single student could be found that fateful day.
demtenjeep (24,272 posts)
2. and the fact that some want us to be armed....no frikin way
I have my CCW, I target shoot, I could protect myself BUT I will not be armed in my classroom.
Oh please.
If you were ever confronted with danger you would shit yourself.
You may not even wait for the threat to emerge.
appalachiablue (13,697 posts)
4. Amen. The murder insanity must stop, teachers no matter how skilled
should not and cannot be required to serve as law enforcement/police.
If you would rather wait 15 to 30 minutes for the police to arrive rather than defend yourself and the innocents around you, you are a despicable coward.
Luciferous (2,602 posts)
5. My kid's schools were on lockdown last week. My daughter wanted to be a biology teacher, but now
she's planning on doing research instead. It's a shame because we need good teachers, but how do they think they're going to attract them? They are overworked, underpaid, they can't get the supplies they need half the time, and now they have to risk their lives protecting our kids?!
At least another generation will be spared.
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