Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence
@teachersunify.bsky.social
Non-profit empowering teachers & school staff to demand that communities are safe from gun violence - www.teachersunify.org
We started because educators were being left out of crucial conversations & knew that had to change. In 4 years we’ve:
🍎 Empowered thousands of educators
☮️ Helped shape research & policy
📓 Built a Crisis Intervention & Support Team
📚 Amplified secure firearm storage
This is just the beginning!
🍎 Empowered thousands of educators
☮️ Helped shape research & policy
📓 Built a Crisis Intervention & Support Team
📚 Amplified secure firearm storage
This is just the beginning!
December 5, 2025 at 5:34 PM
We started because educators were being left out of crucial conversations & knew that had to change. In 4 years we’ve:
🍎 Empowered thousands of educators
☮️ Helped shape research & policy
📓 Built a Crisis Intervention & Support Team
📚 Amplified secure firearm storage
This is just the beginning!
🍎 Empowered thousands of educators
☮️ Helped shape research & policy
📓 Built a Crisis Intervention & Support Team
📚 Amplified secure firearm storage
This is just the beginning!
Heartbroken to learn about the loss of so many young people who won’t have the chance to learn, grow, and thrive. This is why we fight for a future free from gun violence. 💔💔💔💔
3 children among 4 killed in mass shooting at California child's birthday party: officials
Three children are among the four people killed in a mass shooting at a California child's birthday party, officials said Sunday. Eleven others are injured.
abc7.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Heartbroken to learn about the loss of so many young people who won’t have the chance to learn, grow, and thrive. This is why we fight for a future free from gun violence. 💔💔💔💔
“Every child deserves to feel safe at school and in their communities.”
SF high school student wounded in campus shooting, suspect arrested
The shooting led to an immediate police response and temporary campus lockdown.
www.sfgate.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:50 AM
“Every child deserves to feel safe at school and in their communities.”
Our November 2025 Newsletter is out! Read about:
☮️ The Teachers Unify Crisis Intervention & Support Leadership Team Summit in Philly
☮️ Giving Tuesday — It’s today, 12/2!
☮️ Voices from the Classroom
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☮️ The Teachers Unify Crisis Intervention & Support Leadership Team Summit in Philly
☮️ Giving Tuesday — It’s today, 12/2!
☮️ Voices from the Classroom
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November 2025 Update!
Healing and Hope: Strengthening Our Framework for Prevention and Crisis Response
teachersunify.substack.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Our November 2025 Newsletter is out! Read about:
☮️ The Teachers Unify Crisis Intervention & Support Leadership Team Summit in Philly
☮️ Giving Tuesday — It’s today, 12/2!
☮️ Voices from the Classroom
📚📓❤️🩹
☮️ The Teachers Unify Crisis Intervention & Support Leadership Team Summit in Philly
☮️ Giving Tuesday — It’s today, 12/2!
☮️ Voices from the Classroom
📚📓❤️🩹
Gun violence takes a devastating toll on our schools—on teachers, staff & students. We’re making sure educators have a seat at the table so safety policies & protocols are shaped by people who know kids best. Your gift powers prevention, crisis support & life-saving campaigns. #GivingTuesday ☮️📚📓🫶🏽
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secure.actblue.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Gun violence takes a devastating toll on our schools—on teachers, staff & students. We’re making sure educators have a seat at the table so safety policies & protocols are shaped by people who know kids best. Your gift powers prevention, crisis support & life-saving campaigns. #GivingTuesday ☮️📚📓🫶🏽
These voices remind us that after the headlines fade, there is a community still rebuilding with determination, grief, and remarkable resilience. These voices model a kind of courage and honor that runs far deeper than any public narrative could convey.
#BooksNotBullets
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11/30/21
#BooksNotBullets
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11/30/21
November 30, 2025 at 1:37 PM
These voices remind us that after the headlines fade, there is a community still rebuilding with determination, grief, and remarkable resilience. These voices model a kind of courage and honor that runs far deeper than any public narrative could convey.
#BooksNotBullets
❤️🩹☮️📚📓
11/30/21
#BooksNotBullets
❤️🩹☮️📚📓
11/30/21
This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the strength and resilience of the teachers, school staff, and allies who power our movement. Thank you for standing with us, supporting one another, and empowering educators to demand safety from gun violence for every child and family. ☮️📚📓
November 27, 2025 at 1:39 PM
This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the strength and resilience of the teachers, school staff, and allies who power our movement. Thank you for standing with us, supporting one another, and empowering educators to demand safety from gun violence for every child and family. ☮️📚📓
We’re proud to join the End Gun Violence Michigan coalition! Excited to partner with them on the MI Safe Homes, Safe Schools initiative.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:51 AM
We’re proud to join the End Gun Violence Michigan coalition! Excited to partner with them on the MI Safe Homes, Safe Schools initiative.
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Every day, teachers carry the profound responsibility of keeping students safe, healthy & ready to learn. This year, as Giving Tuesday approaches, we invite you support raising the voices of those who are always giving: teachers & staff. secure.actblue.com/donate/TU-AL... ☮️📚📓
November 25, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Every day, teachers carry the profound responsibility of keeping students safe, healthy & ready to learn. This year, as Giving Tuesday approaches, we invite you support raising the voices of those who are always giving: teachers & staff. secure.actblue.com/donate/TU-AL... ☮️📚📓
Invite educators to the table. We know what’s best for kids & what’s harmful. We can be a part of the solution by doing what we do best:
🍎 advocating for preventative best practices that are supported by data & promote wellness,
🍎 educating the public on resources that can help in times of crisis.
🍎 advocating for preventative best practices that are supported by data & promote wellness,
🍎 educating the public on resources that can help in times of crisis.
November 25, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Invite educators to the table. We know what’s best for kids & what’s harmful. We can be a part of the solution by doing what we do best:
🍎 advocating for preventative best practices that are supported by data & promote wellness,
🍎 educating the public on resources that can help in times of crisis.
🍎 advocating for preventative best practices that are supported by data & promote wellness,
🍎 educating the public on resources that can help in times of crisis.
Meet our newest Ambassador, Sofia Gonzalez! “Being a teacher against gun violence is a huge part of my life’s work. Teaching inner-city Chicago for many years & being very proximate, specifically to gang violence—it’s something I’ve been combatting for over a decade…Enough is absolutely enough.” ☮️📚📓
November 22, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Meet our newest Ambassador, Sofia Gonzalez! “Being a teacher against gun violence is a huge part of my life’s work. Teaching inner-city Chicago for many years & being very proximate, specifically to gang violence—it’s something I’ve been combatting for over a decade…Enough is absolutely enough.” ☮️📚📓
Minnesota friends & others near & far, please consider donating today! #GTMD25 www.givemn.org/organization...
November 20, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Minnesota friends & others near & far, please consider donating today! #GTMD25 www.givemn.org/organization...
We may not perfectly protect kids online, but at least we try. We don’t show that same commitment when it comes to gun violence — the number one cause of death for children and teens in America. And we know it’s preventable, with proven ways to reduce it. #BooksNotBullets
projectlockdown.org
projectlockdown.org
November 19, 2025 at 1:31 PM
We may not perfectly protect kids online, but at least we try. We don’t show that same commitment when it comes to gun violence — the number one cause of death for children and teens in America. And we know it’s preventable, with proven ways to reduce it. #BooksNotBullets
projectlockdown.org
projectlockdown.org
📣 new blog post about a group of retired teachers working hard to promote secure firearm storage to save lives & prevent trauma. Deep gratitude to Team Ithaca and to our Ambassador Sydney Chaffee—2017 National Teacher of the Year, blog editor & HS teacher. Please share & subscribe to our Substack! ☮️
Celebrate the Tiny Things: Retired Teachers Work for Change in Ithaca
By Sydney Chaffee, Teachers Unify Blog Editor
teachersunify.substack.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:56 PM
📣 new blog post about a group of retired teachers working hard to promote secure firearm storage to save lives & prevent trauma. Deep gratitude to Team Ithaca and to our Ambassador Sydney Chaffee—2017 National Teacher of the Year, blog editor & HS teacher. Please share & subscribe to our Substack! ☮️
Thank you to all the educators, counselors & school staff who show up for students every day with dedication & heart. Your commitment ensures kids can learn—even in the face of the threat & impact of gun violence—while shaping futures & strengthening communities. We are grateful for all you do. 🩷☮️
November 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Thank you to all the educators, counselors & school staff who show up for students every day with dedication & heart. Your commitment ensures kids can learn—even in the face of the threat & impact of gun violence—while shaping futures & strengthening communities. We are grateful for all you do. 🩷☮️
Reposted by Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence
“They don't have to be alone with those thoughts or those fears in the aftermath,” said Kiki Leyba, who was teaching at Columbine High School during the 1999 mass shooting.
These teachers survived school shootings. Now they’re offering help to their peers.
“They don't have to be alone with those thoughts or those fears in the aftermath,” said Kiki Leyba, who was teaching at Columbine High School during the 1999 mass shooting.
bit.ly
November 12, 2025 at 12:05 PM
“They don't have to be alone with those thoughts or those fears in the aftermath,” said Kiki Leyba, who was teaching at Columbine High School during the 1999 mass shooting.
Thank you @chalkbeat.org & our incredible Crisis Intervention & Support Leadership Team! ❤️🩹☮️📓📚
These teachers survived school shootings. Now they’re offering help to their peers.
“They don't have to be alone with those thoughts or those fears in the aftermath,” said Kiki Leyba, who was teaching at Columbine High School during the 1999 mass shooting.
www.chalkbeat.org
November 12, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Thank you @chalkbeat.org & our incredible Crisis Intervention & Support Leadership Team! ❤️🩹☮️📓📚
Reposted by Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence
It was great to connect with educators committed to protecting kids from gun violence, alongside @pftlocal3.bsky.social Chief of Staff LeShawna Coleman. Prevention and healing are possible with greater resources, political will, and education!
Our Crisis Intervention & Support Leadership Team came together in Philly for a powerful few days of connection, strategic planning & shared purpose. Lasting change in the prevention & aftermath of gun violence must begin with those on the front lines of our schools. [email protected]
November 10, 2025 at 1:35 PM
It was great to connect with educators committed to protecting kids from gun violence, alongside @pftlocal3.bsky.social Chief of Staff LeShawna Coleman. Prevention and healing are possible with greater resources, political will, and education!
Reposted by Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence
Constantly in awe of my incredible friend @abbeyclements.bsky.social for her brilliance and kindness and leadership and for all the ways she shows up -- every single day -- for our teachers and kids and schools. @teachersunify.bsky.social
www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia...
www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia...
These teachers survived school shootings. Now they’re offering help to their peers.
“They don't have to be alone with those thoughts or those fears in the aftermath,” said Kiki Leyba, who was teaching at Columbine High School during the 1999 mass shooting.
www.chalkbeat.org
November 12, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Constantly in awe of my incredible friend @abbeyclements.bsky.social for her brilliance and kindness and leadership and for all the ways she shows up -- every single day -- for our teachers and kids and schools. @teachersunify.bsky.social
www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia...
www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia...
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It was a weekend filled with laughter, tears, hugs, work, planning & determination to make this world safe from gun violence. These are some of the toughest, bravest, most resilient educators. Our experiences brought us together & our friendship keeps us together. @teachersunify.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 4:17 PM
It was a weekend filled with laughter, tears, hugs, work, planning & determination to make this world safe from gun violence. These are some of the toughest, bravest, most resilient educators. Our experiences brought us together & our friendship keeps us together. @teachersunify.bsky.social
Our Crisis Intervention & Support Leadership Team came together in Philly for a powerful few days of connection, strategic planning & shared purpose. Lasting change in the prevention & aftermath of gun violence must begin with those on the front lines of our schools. [email protected]
November 10, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Our Crisis Intervention & Support Leadership Team came together in Philly for a powerful few days of connection, strategic planning & shared purpose. Lasting change in the prevention & aftermath of gun violence must begin with those on the front lines of our schools. [email protected]
Our October Newsletter is out! Highlights: a conference, book launch, @everytown.bsky.social report on the implications of arming teachers, our op-ed on educators & the fight against domestic violence, and the @teachersunifypc episode spotlight — Dr. Elyse Thulin. ☮️📚📓
October 2025 Update!
Teachers, Survivors & Allies—Unified for Safety & Healing
teachersunify.substack.com
November 5, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Our October Newsletter is out! Highlights: a conference, book launch, @everytown.bsky.social report on the implications of arming teachers, our op-ed on educators & the fight against domestic violence, and the @teachersunifypc episode spotlight — Dr. Elyse Thulin. ☮️📚📓
Crisis Intervention & Support Team Member Abbey Clements: “Until we choose to end this, educators & school staff must receive support from those who get the challenges, grief & courage it takes in the wake of gun violence & persistent fear of it.” AC is a Sandy Hook School tragedy survivor teacher.
November 3, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Crisis Intervention & Support Team Member Abbey Clements: “Until we choose to end this, educators & school staff must receive support from those who get the challenges, grief & courage it takes in the wake of gun violence & persistent fear of it.” AC is a Sandy Hook School tragedy survivor teacher.
In one NIH multi-city study, every 1-pt increase in county food insecurity was linked to ~56 additional gun-related injuries per 100,000 people. 62% of those injured in the study resided in counties with high levels of food insecurity. Follow @feedingamerica.org to donate to or host a food bank. ☮️📓📚
October 31, 2025 at 11:10 PM
In one NIH multi-city study, every 1-pt increase in county food insecurity was linked to ~56 additional gun-related injuries per 100,000 people. 62% of those injured in the study resided in counties with high levels of food insecurity. Follow @feedingamerica.org to donate to or host a food bank. ☮️📓📚
Reposted by Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence
“Having teachers and schools more routinely educate about Red Flag laws will not only make the public more aware of their options, but it can also help make these important tools seem less intimidating to people who are in crisis.” - Abbey Clements, co-founder of @teachersunify.bsky.social
Opinion: Teachers are key in the fight against domestic violence
Having teachers and schools more routinely educated about Red Flag laws will help to keep our families safer.
ctmirror.org
October 30, 2025 at 3:13 PM
“Having teachers and schools more routinely educate about Red Flag laws will not only make the public more aware of their options, but it can also help make these important tools seem less intimidating to people who are in crisis.” - Abbey Clements, co-founder of @teachersunify.bsky.social