It’s been two years since the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, that killed 17 people.
Since then, in schools around the country. While the practice , some now say the .
On February 11, the advocacy group Everytown for Gun Safety and the two of the largest teachers unions — the American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association — came out with .
Citing concerns from parents about the impact the drills have on their children’s well being, the report recommended schools stop the use of the drills.
Should schools reconsider active shooter drills? How do they affect the learning environment? Are they making schools safer?
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