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Are We Safe Yet?

Madelyn Gilchrist, Designer
June 3, 2024
New legislation passed to allow districts to decide if staff can open carry a weapon. Teachers are conflicted.
New legislation passed to allow districts to decide if staff can open carry a weapon. Teachers are conflicted.
Maddy Gilchrist
New legislation passed to allow districts to decide if staff can open carry a weapon. Teachers are conflicted. (Madelyn Gilchrist)
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