"Neither learning nor justice is promoted by schooling because educators insist on packaging instruction with certification."
—Ivan Illich (Deschooling Society)
Texas district will let teachers carry guns
Key quote:
When the federal government started making schools gun-free zones, that's when all of these shootings started. Why would you put it out there that a group of people can't defend themselves? That's like saying 'sic 'em' to a dog"
—David Thweatt, superintendent of the Harrold Independent School District
This seems a little extreme to me. A little razor wire around the perimeter, a .50 machine gun on the roof and maybe a sniper in the trees. Trained professionals, that's what you need.
Do they cover marksmanship and firearm safety in education school these days?