Tennessee law to let teachers carry guns in schools caused a ruckus, but has drawn little interest
Josh Arrowood, who teaches sixth grade world history at South Greene Middle School in Greeneville, Tennessee, is open to carrying his .22 caliber handgun during class. A new state law that passed last spring would let him carry under certain conditions. (Courtesy Jessica Tezak/Chalkbeat)
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No Tennessee school system has indicated it’s working to train teachers or staff to be armed under the new law, according to dozens of school and law enforcement officials contacted by Chalkbeat.
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Marta W. Aldrich
Marta W. Aldrich is the senior statehouse correspondent at Chalkbeat Tennessee. A newswoman for The Associated Press for most of her career, Marta has covered state government, politics, business, education and other Tennessee news. She has served as news editor of United Methodist News Service and features editor of American Profile magazine. Marta is a graduate of Memphis City Schools and the University of Missouri School of Journalism.
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