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Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence
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Non-profit empowering teachers & school staff to demand that communities are safe from gun violence - www.teachersunify.org
Meet our newest Ambassador, Sofia Gonzalez! “Being a teacher against gun violence is a huge part of my life’s work. Teaching inner-city Chicago for many years & being very proximate, specifically to gang violence—it’s something I’ve been combatting for over a decade…Enough is absolutely enough.” ☮️📚📓
November 22, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Minnesota friends & others near & far, please consider donating today! #GTMD25 www.givemn.org/organization...
November 20, 2025 at 7:20 PM
We may not perfectly protect kids online, but at least we try. We don’t show that same commitment when it comes to gun violence — the number one cause of death for children and teens in America. And we know it’s preventable, with proven ways to reduce it. #BooksNotBullets

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November 19, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Thank you to all the educators, counselors & school staff who show up for students every day with dedication & heart. Your commitment ensures kids can learn—even in the face of the threat & impact of gun violence—while shaping futures & strengthening communities. We are grateful for all you do. 🩷☮️
November 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Our Crisis Intervention & Support Leadership Team came together in Philly for a powerful few days of connection, strategic planning & shared purpose. Lasting change in the prevention & aftermath of gun violence must begin with those on the front lines of our schools. response@teachersunify.org
November 10, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Crisis Intervention & Support Team Member Abbey Clements: “Until we choose to end this, educators & school staff must receive support from those who get the challenges, grief & courage it takes in the wake of gun violence & persistent fear of it.” AC is a Sandy Hook School tragedy survivor teacher.
November 3, 2025 at 12:56 PM
In one NIH multi-city study, every 1-pt increase in county food insecurity was linked to ~56 additional gun-related injuries per 100,000 people. 62% of those injured in the study resided in counties with high levels of food insecurity. Follow @feedingamerica.org to donate to or host a food bank. ☮️📓📚
October 31, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Meet Crisis Intervention & Support Team Member, Flo Rice! “I want others to know I’ve been there—and they are not alone.” Flo was shot 6x during the Santa Fe HS tragedy in 2018 when she was a substitute teacher. Flo testifies, meets with lawmakers, and is active in the wider survivor community.
October 29, 2025 at 1:15 AM
October 23, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Welcome to our Crisis Intervention & Support Team, Sarah Lerner @mrslerner.bsky.social—Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS tragedy survivor, TU co-founder & @teachersunifypc.bsky.social host. Sarah speaks at conferences on gun violence prevention & journalism.
response@teachersunify.org
203-296-3689
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October 21, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Our team is heading to the @teacherpowered.bsky.social Schools National Conference to present, table & screen www.deathbynumbersthefilm.com! Meet us in Ypsilanti, MI: bit.ly/TPS-conference #BooksNotBullets #TPS2025 ☮️📓📚
October 21, 2025 at 6:50 AM
A new @everytown.bsky.social Support Fund report finds no evidence that arming teachers deters or reduces school shootings — and instead increases risk for students and staff. Arming teachers is dangerous and unethical. everytownsupportfund.org/press/new-ev...
#BooksNotBullets
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October 20, 2025 at 8:16 PM
📣 Meet Crisis Intervention & Support Team member, Ben Tucker—retired teacher, survivor: Sparks Middle School tragedy, NV & @everytown.bsky.social @momsdemand.bsky.social volunteer. “I want to help support educators through the tremendous challenge of healing the lasting wounds of gun violence.” 🩷☮️📚
October 20, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Welcome to our Crisis Intervention & Support Team, Robin Walker! Robin is a survivor teacher of the Sandy Hook School tragedy—taught there for 20 years, including 6 afterwards. Now retired, she continues to live in Newtown. “Maybe I can provide hope to others.” 🩷☮️📚📓
October 19, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Welcome to our Crisis Intervention & Support Team, Kiki Leyba— a 1st yr teacher during the Columbine HS tragedy who helped many in & outside his district (that just endured its 3rd tragedy).“No one should walk alone on the recovery journey.” Kiki’s a @giffords.org Latino Advisory Council member. ☮️📚📓
October 16, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Welcome to our Crisis Intervention & Support Team, Amy Taylor—Sandy Hook School tragedy survivor committed to supporting school staff in self-care, recovery & resiliency. “Helping others on this harrowing journey is imperative.” Amy is a teacher for 20+ years & is an active local @aft.org member. ☮️📚
October 15, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Welcome to our Crisis Intervention & Support Team @lieslfressola.bsky.social, Sandy Hook School tragedy survivor who recognizes the unique strength survivors can bring to one another. “It would be an honor to pass on that wisdom & power to others.” —LF 🩷☮️📚📓
October 13, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Welcome to the Teachers Unify Crisis Intervention & Support Team, Josh Novick—licensed therapist, educator, and founder of Trust & Grow Consulting. Josh helped coordinate the community response following the July 4th 2022 Highland Park tragedy.

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October 11, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Welcome to the Teachers Unify Crisis Intervention & Support Team, Dr. Michael Schultz—licensed psychologist, family therapist, systems consultant, Sandy Hook tragedy educator group facilitator.
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www.doctormikeschultz.com

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October 9, 2025 at 3:51 PM
📣 It’s #DAFDay, a celebration of generosity through Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)! Support helps fund: Crisis Intervention & Support Team, outreach & trainings & more to empower teachers to raise our voices for safe school communities.

🔗 app.dafday.com & type Teachers Unify or visit teachersunify.org
October 9, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Welcome to the Teachers Unify Crisis Intervention & Support Team, Ivy Schamis — teacher survivor of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS tragedy. 🩷☮️📓📚

📸 Ivy & Waffles the Wonder Dog
October 8, 2025 at 7:38 PM
📣 The Teachers Unify Crisis Intervention and Support Team has launched! It includes survivors of school shootings & clinicians who’ve responded to gun violence. For 25+ years, this has been imagined. It’s finally here & needed more than ever. Thank you for considering a donation: bit.ly/4h20zW7 🩷☮️📓📚
October 7, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Since the Columbine HS tragedy we’ve had 435 school shootings impacting 398,000+ students at school. Every school board & education leader must commit to disseminating information on the life-saving practice of secure firearm storage to families. @thewashingtonpost.bsky.social projectlockdown.org
October 6, 2025 at 8:37 PM
We’ve seen culture shifts before — seatbelts, smoking, drunk driving. We didn’t wait for Congress then, and we can’t now. It’s time to do the same with secure firearm storage. Projectlockdown.org

#ProjectLockdown
#NoGunLeftUnlocked
#SecureStorageSavesLives
#SafeSchoolsSafeCommunities
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October 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
We refuse to accept gun violence as normal. These tragedies aren’t inevitable—they’re preventable through education, responsibility, and action. Join us. #ProjectLockdown #NoGunLeftUnlocked

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October 1, 2025 at 12:27 PM