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Guns in Classrooms: Disparities Persist | Washington DC News
New research reveals a significant drop in high school seniors carrying guns to school over the past 30 years—but the decline isn’t equal across all groups. While male, Hispanic, and White students saw improvements, non-Hispanic Black students didn’t experience a meaningful decrease, exposing deep-rooted disparities. Males remain far more likely than females to carry firearms, and recent data shows Hispanic and Black teens report higher gun-carrying rates than White peers. Experts stress that school-based efforts alone won’t solve this; broader violence prevention—including conversations in…
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