U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed stricter gun-control measures on Thursday, including raising the minimum age to 21 for possessing a broader range of weapons. He also repeated his urgent call for trained teachers or others in schools to carry guns as a deterrent to attacks. Highly trained teachers would also serve as a deterrent to the cowards that do this. — @realDonaldTrumpRevisiting an idea he raised in his campaign, Trump's comments come as lawmakers in several states are wrestling with the idea, including in Florida, where the 17 most recent school shooting victims are being mourned. (Associated Press)Like other administrators, Cartwright said armed teachers are just one part of safety plans that include drilling for emergencies and shoring up buildings.

Source: CBC News February 22, 2018 15:10 UTC