news education association dr. james graves. dr. graves, by the way, the newport news education association is the teachers union. and you held a town hall had week with school board members and teachers to a talk to try to find solutions. we know the newport news school board has implemented new safety measures like metal detectors at every elementary school. how is that working out? well, we have some bumps and bruises for our detectives right now, but we re working out those kinks because they are trying to train other staff members to help out there was a long line in some of our schools, but they are working those kinks out at this time. do you think the clear bags and having these metal detectors are at least helping parents and teachers and students feel safe? well, the clear bags and
Frustration among some teachers has been building up, but the tipping point, educators said, was the shooting at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News.
Between adding more security officers and having all weapons detection systems in place by March 14, the school board says making sure everyone feels safe is key.