Suburban schools push back on arming teachers
People protest outside the House chamber after legislation passed that would allow some teachers to be armed in schools during a legislative session Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Suburban school leaders are pushing back and responding to a bill that could allow Tennessee teachers to carry guns on campus.
The move has gained national attention and concerns teachers statewide. Teachers with Tennessee Education Association favor a safe school environment, but are firmly against the move to have armed teachers on campus.
“If we want a safe school where our children can succeed academically, we need to have educators focused on teaching and trained and certified officers focused on safety,” Tanya T. Coats, a 25-year Knox County educator and TEA president, said in a release after the bill passed.
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Abigail Warren
Abigail Warren is a lifelong resident of Shelby County and a graduate of the University of Memphis. She has worked for several local publications and covers the suburbs for The Daily Memphian.
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