School shootings are a part of American culture. How should we be talking about that?
A man and young boy carrying several plush toys leave the funeral service held for The Covenant School shooting victim Evelyn Dieckhaus at the Woodmont Christian Church Friday, March 31, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. The toys were donated by an anonymous donor for all the children in attendance. AP Photo/Wade Payne
Just over a week ago, three students and three staff members died in a shooting at the private Christian Covenant School in Nashville. Survivors and the families and friends of the dead are still processing what happened, and there’s still much we don’t know. The shooting rekindled discussions around mass shootings and violence in society that stretch back decades.
A professor who's been studying school shootings for the past 20 years joined The 21st to talk about why they're so prevalent in America, how shootings are covered in the media, and more.
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Julie Webber
Professor of politics and government, Illinois State University | Author, Beyond Columbine: School Violence and the Virtual
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