John,

In that room, we are everything to our students. We are their mentors, their cheerleaders, and their advocates. But in today’s America, we have been forced into a role we never signed up for: the human shield.

Teachers shouldn't have to live in survival mode. Teaching during this gun violence epidemic means we live in two worlds: one where we foster learning, and another where we map out escape routes. It is a weight that no teacher should have to carry.

Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence was founded by educators who know this weight personally. We believe that safety shouldn't depend on a teacher’s courage in a crisis; it should depend on our leaders’ and our country’s commitment to prevention.

As we close out 2025, please consider making a gift to help us reach our year-end goals. Your generosity ensures that we can continue building a system of care and prevention that protects the lives of both students and the educators who serve them.

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Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence