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As a teacher and a mom, I get this. We had a lockdown drill this morning, and as I sat on the floor in the dark with my students, I grieved for our culture and nation. I wish I had thought to lead the kids in a very quiet and calming breathing exercise. Next time I’ll do that.

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My pulse started racing when I started reading this, and we don’t even have kids. I am both saddened and angered by the fact that today’s school kids and staff (and frantic families) have to deal with this. I’ll bet your hugs for Little Bean are a bit tighter for every “incident”.

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I'm so sorry to hear that, Dan. No parent should have to worry about gun "incidents" at their child's school. It's unconscionable.

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Understandable.. When I taught and the hold or shelter came on, by heart went a mile a minute. Looking at the children and the staff, we all did what we had to do.

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