Write a letter to your friends asking him about his future plans after you leave your school
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Please let us know what we may be missing, or post your own thoughts, ideas or experiences.
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By now your students know about the Feb. 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. How are you addressing it in your classroom? Please let us know in the comments.
We asked that question on social media on the morning of Feb. 15, and immediately got advice from several teachers.
Cheryl M. Morin wrote:
This morning, I’ll be asking them what they have heard, creating opportunity to verbalize as well as acknowledge their feelings. We’ll spend some time either writing or drawing as a way to release the energy. We’ll review lockdown procedures for our school. We will do this daily.
We also heard from Clara Green, a social emotional learning coach in Atlanta’s public schools. She sent this email to the teachers she supports:
I am absolutely heartbroken by the horrific school shooting in Parkland, Florida. This morning, it is more critical than ever than we make students feel welcomed at school. Many of your students may come to school with strong emotions and questions and we must provide a safe space for them to cope with this traumatic event.