School Shootings

The proposed bill would require all Utah schools to have either a school resource officer, an armed security guard or a trained and armed staff member readily available in case of a school shooting.

As real acts of mass violence become a more common reality in this country, hoax reports of shootings are plaguing schools.

Even though lockdown drills are a common enough occurrence in schools now, explaining the thinking behind the preparation — and the reasons — varies by grade.

The K-12 school year is starting soon and many parents, students and teachers are concerned about safety. The School Safety Pilot Program Grant has given six Utah schools funding to improve safety procedures this year.

After the Uvalde school shooting, the kids who once took center stage against gun reform, will march again for change.

Curtis, who represents Utah’s 3rd Congressional District, said lawmakers needed to “take the time it takes to get this right.”

El Dr. CJ Powers recomienda primero escuchar, validar e intentar consolar a los niños después de la tragedia de Texas.

Should the tragedy prompt more state funding for classroom security here?

There is a lot to process following the latest mass school shooting.

“Background checks and updating our background check technology is something that I think is an appropriate federal responsibility,” said the Utah Republican.

“Why are we willing to live with this carnage,” the president asked rhetorically in his remarks.

A Utah school safety commission formed to address school violence is suggesting expanded mental health services for high risk students and other…