Student Activism and Gun Control | Harvard Graduate School of Education

How school leaders can respond — by listening, helping to empower, and affirming students' rights.

“As young people across the country join in, it’s an inspiring moment for their educators — and a tricky one. Many feel powerless against state and federal laws, uncertain as to what their district leaders will endorse, unsure how to steer anger into action, or overwhelmed by a torrent of youthful voices...

How school leaders can respond — by listening, helping to empower, and affirming students' rights.

“As young people across the country join in, it’s an inspiring moment for their educators — and a tricky one. Many feel powerless against state and federal laws, uncertain as to what their district leaders will endorse, unsure how to steer anger into action, or overwhelmed by a torrent of youthful voices...