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Podcast: The Non-Prophets
Episode: Teacher Recalls Protecting Students in HS Shooting
Description: 'I lied.' A teacher describes protecting her students during Apalachee HS shootingNPR , By Emma Bowman, on September 7, 2024https://www.npr.org/2024/09/07/nx-s1-5104200/georgia-apalachee-high-school-shooting The tragic event at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, marked the 39th school shooting of the year. The story highlights the actions of a Spanish teacher, Jennifer Carter, who managed to protect her students during the shooting. In her account, she credits her training, faith, and the use of bulky furniture for keeping her class safe. However, the grim backdrop of Georgia's underwhelming gun law r...