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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In ACPS we were given ALICE, which distressing to go through gave really practical advice that has stayed with me. (I want to say I did the training like 5 years ago?)  They did simulations during teacher training of someone coming in with a Nerf gun and us throwing soft balls at them to show how fighting back and throwing can throw a shooters abilities off.  They also stated the importance of announcements being clear and running out of the building if you are far away from the shooter.  In a building as large as ACHS knowing someone is in the gym area because everyone towards the other side of the building should be running out.  (The only issue there is if you have been in a fire drill those stairs get super busy.)

Moved to Arlington and the training is still to lock down.  (Well actually its mentioned but not really more involved training.)

I'm not sure what the right answer is but as a teacher on a lower floor, if given the opportunity I'd be moving out of the building with my students. [/quote]

This is interesting and important information.  Since Uvalde, TX, with the parents being held outside the school against their will, and the police force not responding indoors, I’d advocate for a more nuanced approach vs. the pure lockdown.  Eventually everyone in a complete lockdown becomes a sitting duck.  I doubt our schools’ doors and windows will hold anyone armed and determined to enter.  [/quote]

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