GRPS to prepare students, staff for potential shootings

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Students will soon be heading back to school and in light of this weekend’s mass shootings, their safety is on the front of parents and teachers’ minds. 

Mary Bouwense of the Grand Rapids Education Association says teachers are prepared for the worst and will be ready to address the fears and concerns of their students. 

“I’m sure that fear will be on the front of everybody’s mind when school starts,” Bouwense said. “I know the teachers will start with what you do during a tornado drill, what do you do for, you know, a fire drill, and the code red drill for an active shooter is the same thing.”

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