US education community shares Newtown’s grief and loss

The shooting appears to be the nation’s second-deadliest school shooting; the 2007 shooting at Virginia Tech University resulted in the deaths of 32 people.

AFT: Heroic teachers
“We are deeply saddened by the horrific events that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary School,” stated AFT President Randi Weingarten. “We thank the teachers, school staff, first responders and healthcare workers who heroically prevented more lives from being lost; and our hearts go out to the children and the entire community of Newtown.”

NEA: Deep concern
The NEA also extended its whole support to the members of the AFT in Connecticut (AFTCT). “We are deeply concerned for everyone in the Newtown community and will work with the AFTCT and the Connecticut Education Association in the hours and days ahead to help them in any way we can to cope with this tragedy,” said NEA President Dennis Van Roekel.  

You can send your messages of condolence and support to the students, staff, teachers and community of Newtown here.

To read the EI Statement on School Shooting in Newtown, USA, please click here.

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