PGCPS Advise Parents, Teachers on Talking to Children About Trauma
In response to a deadly school shooting in Newtown, CT Friday, Prince George's County Public Schools officials discuss school safety with teachers and talking to children about trauma.
With news outlets focusing on the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, CT Friday, many parents and teachers are now grappling with how to talk with children about the tragedy taking over the headlines and television channels. Officials from Prince George's County Public Schools shared tips for talking to students about the school shooting and even shared signs that your student is having trouble coping with the event. For more on the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, its victims and to learn how you can help, click onto Newtown Patch. Although there is no immediate danger to county schools, Prince George's County Police have increased patrols near elementary schools across the county. Officials also sent school safety …
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Patrick Urquidez
10:06 pm on Tuesday, January 1, 2013
The tragedy in Newtown, CT is news for every single parent no matter where they live. While it is nice to think that something like this would never happen here, that is not reality because it can happen and has happened here. This is news that everyone needs to know, and if all you want is stories about P.G. county only, then you should start your own paper or website. However, we do not live in… more ›