Arming teachers and staff gets Trump’s attention, opposition from Democrats

AUSTIN (KXAN) – In the wake of school shootings across the country, including the most recent tragedy in Parkland, Florida, districts across the nation are working to increase safety and security measures on school campuses — and the idea of arming school employees is gaining a lot of attention from the White House.
In expressing his support for arming teachers, during a meeting with governors Monday, President Donald Trump called on Gov. Greg Abbott, to talk about the state’s