Teachers and Students Use Class Time to Discuss Gun Violence After Roxborough Shooting

By Sammy Caiola | WHYY

Published October 1, 2022 at 10:49 PM EDT

Hundreds gathered at Gorgas Park Thursday for a prayer vigil following Tuesday's deadly shooting at Roxborough High School.

Teachers across Philadelphia are helping students process a Tuesday shooting at Roxborough High School that killed one student and injured four. WHYY’s Sammy Caiola talked to one teacher who’s creating space for kids to talk about the issue.

(Original air-date: 9/30/22)

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Sammy Caiola | WHYY

Sammy Caiola is WHYY News’ first-ever gun violence prevention reporter. She is committed to doing trauma-informed journalism driven by the communities she covers. She has been a health reporter for the last eight years, first at The Sacramento Bee and then at Capital Public Radio. Her podcast, "After the Assault," explores the journey to justice and healing for survivors of sexual violence. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, dancing, and playing with her Labrador, Pepper.

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