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December 14, 2025 at 4:11 PM

Never Forget: 26 reasons the fight for safe schools must never stop

  Herbert, Thirteen years ago today, 20 first-graders and 6 educators were stolen from the world in the devastating shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. December 14th is a day of profound grief and a fierce call to action. It is a day that reminds us, in stark terms, why our missi…

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December 12, 2025 at 6:55 PM

The safest investment you could possibly make: Our nation’s kids’ mental health

  Herbert, At Stand With Parkland, we know that the most effective form of prevention starts long before a crisis emerges—it starts with support. This is why we continue to champion efforts to protect students' mental health. When students are seen, supported, and connected to resource…

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December 4, 2025 at 4:59 PM

Thank you, Herbert!

Our work to prevent school violence by focusing on the triad of school safety – securing the campus, better mental health screening and support programs, and responsible firearms ownership – has never been more important. We will continue to advocate for pragmatic, bipartisan solutions to keep stu…

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December 2, 2025 at 6:26 PM

I Giving Tuesday. Will you support Stand with Parkland?

Dear Herbert – When we launched Stand with Parkland – The National Association of Families for Safe Schools, we set out to do something different. We decided to focus on families while looking for solutions and bringing people together to make real progress on school safety. We work wi…

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November 30, 2025 at 2:34 PM

The shortest email you’ll read today

  We know it’s Sunday, Herbert, so we’re going to keep this quick. Can we count on you to help protect your schools by making a donation of any amount to Stand With Parkland today? In this season of giving, we need your help keeping America’s schools safe. DONATE $5 → DO…

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November 29, 2025 at 4:28 PM

They should be with us this holiday season. We’re keeping up the fight to make sure no one else is taken too soon

          Gina. Luke. Carmen. Christopher.  These are just some of the victims of the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida. Every single one of them should still be with us to enjoy this holiday season, Herbert. This time of year, we feel their loss e…

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November 27, 2025 at 1:11 PM

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for you

  Hi Herbert, As families across the country gather to reflect and give thanks, all of us at Stand With Parkland - The National Association of Families for Safe Schools want to take a moment to share our gratitude with you. During this season of appreciation, we’re especially thankful …

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November 26, 2025 at 7:29 PM

Standing with teachers to keep our schools safe

  Herbert, across the country, teachers are on the front lines in this effort to keep your schools safe. They see your kids every day, and they’re often the first to notice when something is wrong. They see when students are ostracized and isolated. They notice the changes in behavior…

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November 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM

Stepping out from behind the scenes

  Hi Herbert, this is Phil Schentrup, Secretary of Stand with Parkland - The National Association of Families for Safe Schools.  I usually stay behind the scenes. But tonight, I need to ask for your help. The holidays will be here before we know it, and Stand With Parkland needs your …

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November 15, 2025 at 4:41 PM

Our mission for school safety doesn’t take a break

Will you help us reach our mid-month goal?   Herbert, Schools might be getting ready to wrap up for the upcoming holiday breaks, but at Stand with Parkland - The National Association of Families for Safe Schools, the holidays mark the end of our mission. Don’t be mistaken: we’ve made g…

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November 10, 2025 at 4:55 PM

Safely storing firearms helps save lives. Here’s how:

  Family fire (noun): a shooting that results from someone misusing an unsecured firearm in the home. Unintentional shootings, firearm suicide, and many intentional shootings are all forms of family fire. Herbert, family fire has devastating consequences for families, communiti…

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October 29, 2025 at 8:21 PM

Risk assessments save lives. Every school should have one.

  Herbert, when it comes to keeping students safe, prevention starts with preparation.  One of the most effective ways schools can reduce the risk of tragedy is by conducting regular risk assessments. These thorough evaluations help identify vulnerabilities before they turn into emerge…

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October 25, 2025 at 4:44 PM

The government shutdown is putting our schools at risk

  Hi Herbert, Right now, critical federal programs that keep our schools safe are being disrupted by the ongoing government shutdown. Resources like SchoolSafety.gov, which provides guidance, training, and funding for schools to prevent violence and respond to emergencies, are at risk …

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October 24, 2025 at 6:21 PM

TAKE THE SURVEY: Should school bus routes and schedules be shared with parents?

  Herbert, every parent’s top priority is their child’s safety. Many families don’t have access to the routes or schedules of the buses that transport their children to and from school.  That information could make a critical difference in an emergency. However, many school districts k…

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October 20, 2025 at 11:07 PM

Protecting our kids means supporting their mental health

  Every child deserves to feel safe, Herbert.  Not just from violence, but also from the silent struggles that often go unseen. Mental health challenges among students are rising, and often, schools are on the front lines of helping kids cope, heal, and thrive. Here at Stand With Parkl…

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October 17, 2025 at 10:15 PM

Honoring Uvalde’s legacy and protecting every child’s future

  Herbert, Last week, the Uvalde community opened the doors to Legacy Elementary School, a new campus built with love, determination, and a promise that the 21 lives lost at Robb Elementary will never be forgotten. At the ribbon-cutting ceremony, families, teachers, and local leaders p…

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October 11, 2025 at 4:05 PM

Who we're working so hard to keep safe

  Hi Herbert, My name is Tony Montalto, President of Stand With Parkland. Seven years ago, 17 innocent lives were taken at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. One of them was my 14-year-old daughter, Gina. Gina was compassionate, artistic, kind, and bubbly. Havin…

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October 10, 2025 at 11:05 PM

Is your child’s school prepared for emergencies?

Share your perspective to help us advocate for safer schools.   Herbert, imagine sending your child to school and worrying every day if they’ll come home safely.  For too many families, that fear is a reality. And that reality is simply unacceptable. Our Founding Families have seen firs…

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October 7, 2025 at 7:58 PM

Your support has fueled this movement to protect America’s kids

  Herbert, we know from experience the consequences of leaders who fail to act. That’s why, since 2018, we’ve been building a nationwide movement to protect every student and every teacher in every classroom. And thanks to supporters like you, we’ve made a real impact, turning tragedy …

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October 2, 2025 at 3:28 PM

5 things EVERYONE can do to help keep our schools safe

  The school year is in full swing, Herbert. And it’s up to all of us to help keep them safe this school year. Here are 5 things you can do TODAY to help keep our schools safe: Support school safety policies. Evidence-based safety protocols help keep everyone safe. These include secur…

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September 29, 2025 at 8:55 PM

We had a busy summer, friend. Here’s what we accomplished

  We had a busy summer here at Stand With Parkland, friend. Thanks to the support of grassroots donors like you, we spent the last few months making an impact where it matters most — in front of educators, lawmakers, and school safety experts across the nation. Here’s a snapshot of the…

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September 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM

We cannot afford to be silent

  It’s not easy to think about violence against children, Herbert. In fact, it may be the last thing any parent wants to talk about. But we can’t protect our kids by staying silent. So we have to act. We’re reaching out to you today because silence doesn’t save lives. If we’re going to…

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September 19, 2025 at 7:02 PM

Take Action: Tell YouTube to stop promoting firearms to kids

  We all know how impressionable kids are, Herbert. They'll copy anything they see on TV and online. That’s why it’s up to parents and responsible adults to step in when things go too far. So when we heard that YouTube is pushing content about assembling and modifying firearms to kids,…

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