National PTA Statement on Shooting at Saugus High School
ALEXANDRIA, Va., (Nov. 14, 2019)--National PTA President Leslie Boggs issued the following statement on the shooting at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, Calif.:
“National PTA is both deeply saddened and angry to hear of the shooting today at Saugus High School. This is yet one more day that a child won’t make it home from school.
“While the shooting was occurring at Saugus High School today, the Senate again failed to advance the Background Check Expansion Act, a common-sense measure that can and will save lives. For years, we have called for action and we’ve said, ‘Enough is enough!’ Yet again we are met by only ‘thoughts and prayers’ from our elected leaders. Our children and families deserve more than thoughts and prayers. Continuing to merely do nothing is unacceptable.
“The question our association must, once again, ask is, will our elected officials, including our president, continue to do nothing? We demand that Congress and the president act immediately in the best interest of our children, families and nation.
“National PTA demands that our leaders take action and put laws in place that address our nation’s gun violence epidemic and the ease of access to firearms and weapons of war to protect our children and families. Our association urges the immediate adoption of legislation that would strengthen background checks, ban assault weapons and prevent persons who may endanger public safety from accessing guns.
“In September, National PTA’s Board of Directors added to a long list of many advocacy activities over the years. We amended the association’s position statement on Gun Safety and Violence Prevention to reinforce our unwavering call for universal background checks and the adoption of ‘red flag’ laws, among other measures that will decrease gun violence and make our schools and communities safer for everyone. I also testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Gun Violence Prevention Task Force in support of universal background checks. Additionally, our association sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell urging him to bring the Background Check Expansion Act to the floor and facilitate its passage in the Senate.
“For nearly 30 years, National PTA has advocated for common-sense and comprehensive gun safety and violence prevention measures, while preserving the lawful use of firearms for sport and personal protection. It has been and remains a top priority of the association to prevent and eliminate violence in schools, communities and at home; promote safety for children; make sure the needs of the whole child are met and ensure every child reaches their full potential.”
ALEXANDRIA, Va., (Nov. 14, 2019)--National PTA President Leslie Boggs issued the following statement on the shooting at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, Calif.:
“National PTA is both deeply saddened and angry to hear of the shooting today at Saugus High School. This is yet one more day that a child won’t make it home from school.
“While the shooting was occurring at Saugus High School today, the Senate again failed to advance the Background Check Expansion Act, a common-sense measure that can and will save lives. For years, we have called for action and we’ve said, ‘Enough is enough!’ Yet again we are met by only ‘thoughts and prayers’ from our elected leaders. Our children and families deserve more than thoughts and prayers. Continuing to merely do nothing is unacceptable.
“The question our association must, once again, ask is, will our elected officials, including our president, continue to do nothing? We demand that Congress and the president act immediately in the best interest of our children, families and nation.
“National PTA demands that our leaders take action and put laws in place that address our nation’s gun violence epidemic and the ease of access to firearms and weapons of war to protect our children and families. Our association urges the immediate adoption of legislation that would strengthen background checks, ban assault weapons and prevent persons who may endanger public safety from accessing guns.
“In September, National PTA’s Board of Directors added to a long list of many advocacy activities over the years. We amended the association’s position statement on Gun Safety and Violence Prevention to reinforce our unwavering call for universal background checks and the adoption of ‘red flag’ laws, among other measures that will decrease gun violence and make our schools and communities safer for everyone. I also testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Gun Violence Prevention Task Force in support of universal background checks. Additionally, our association sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell urging him to bring the Background Check Expansion Act to the floor and facilitate its passage in the Senate.
“For nearly 30 years, National PTA has advocated for common-sense and comprehensive gun safety and violence prevention measures, while preserving the lawful use of firearms for sport and personal protection. It has been and remains a top priority of the association to prevent and eliminate violence in schools, communities and at home; promote safety for children; make sure the needs of the whole child are met and ensure every child reaches their full potential.”
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Mississippi PTA Statement on U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid in Mississippi
Earlier this month, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 680 people in a series of worksite raids in Mississippi. The raids—which targeted food processing plants in small towns in our state—represent the largest single-site immigration enforcement action in decades.
The Mississippi PTA is dedicated to making every child’s potential a reality—no matter their immigration status or that of their families. School should be a safe place where our scholars are free to learn, grow, and engage without fear of outside interruptions.
We are deeply concerned about the lasting impact that these raids—carried out on the first day of school for many districts—have had on our school communities. Worksite raids tear families apart, with long-term consequences for children’s mental and physical health and academic potential. We don’t know how many of our scholars were directly impacted by the raids, but we can be sure that families all over our state remain fearful for their safety.
Parent leaders have an important role in ensuring schools are safe and welcoming for all families. Learn more about how PTAs can connect immigrant families to community and school resources from the National PTA: https://www.pta.org/home/events/About-Every-Child-in-Focus/Every-Child-in-Focus-Leadership-Series/Immigrant-Families.
If you want to help your neighbors and community members affected by the raids, you can:
Earlier this month, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 680 people in a series of worksite raids in Mississippi. The raids—which targeted food processing plants in small towns in our state—represent the largest single-site immigration enforcement action in decades.
The Mississippi PTA is dedicated to making every child’s potential a reality—no matter their immigration status or that of their families. School should be a safe place where our scholars are free to learn, grow, and engage without fear of outside interruptions.
We are deeply concerned about the lasting impact that these raids—carried out on the first day of school for many districts—have had on our school communities. Worksite raids tear families apart, with long-term consequences for children’s mental and physical health and academic potential. We don’t know how many of our scholars were directly impacted by the raids, but we can be sure that families all over our state remain fearful for their safety.
Parent leaders have an important role in ensuring schools are safe and welcoming for all families. Learn more about how PTAs can connect immigrant families to community and school resources from the National PTA: https://www.pta.org/home/events/About-Every-Child-in-Focus/Every-Child-in-Focus-Leadership-Series/Immigrant-Families.
If you want to help your neighbors and community members affected by the raids, you can:
- Donate to help rapid response efforts (joint fundraising effort between ACLU MS, El Pueblo MS, MacArthur Justice Center, MS Center for Justice, MS Immigrant Rights Alliance (MIRA), and Southeast Immigrant Rights Network (SEIRN)): https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms-raids
- Volunteer to support families impacted by the raid:
- Form for Organizations interested in providing support to local groups in Mississippi (prepared by the SE Immigrant Rights Network)
- Form for Volunteer Lawyers interested in providing legal assistance to Mississippi immigrants impacted by the August 7th ICE raids in Morton, Carthage, Pelahatchie, Bay Springs, Walnut Grove, and Canton (prepared by the Mississippi Center for Justice)
To review the physical statement please click the link below:
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Mississippi PTA would like to welcome the administrators, teachers, and students back to a new school year 2019-2020. As everyone embarks on a new year of learning academically and growing physically and mentally. We know that this year will be full of learning new things, meeting new faces, and mastering new goals. MSPTA wishes all school districts in the state of Mississippi a prosperous new school year.
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