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Bulletproof Backpacks in Schools?<\/h2>\n

Meghan Trainor found herself in hot water after a comment regarding educators and bulletproof backpacks in schools. This happened during an episode of her podcast that went viral over the weekend. Trainor and her guest, Trisha Paytas, shared their thoughts on schooling. However, Trainor made an explicit comment that offended many educators.<\/p>\n

During the podcast, Trainor expressed her frustration with parents in America. she complained about them sending their children to school with bulletproof backpacks as a safety measure. She stated, “Everyone on TikTok is like, \u2018This is what it\u2019s like having kids in America. I have a bulletproof backpack<\/a>.\u2019 I was like, \u2018F\u2014 all that,'” said Trainor.  Paytas, in agreement with Trainor, added that home-schooling can also keep children safe from “mean” classmates and teachers.<\/p>\n

Her comments caused an uproar on TikTok, particularly among educators. They found Trainor’s remark to be insensitive, uninformed, and damaging. Other educators shared their efforts to create safe and positive learning environments for their students.<\/p>\n

@galsgotmoxie, a TikTok user, responded to Trainor’s comment by mentioning both the COVID-19 pandemic and the rising incidents of school shootings across America. She pointed out that teachers are expected to use their bodies as shields during moments when bulletproof backpacks (or Bullet Proof Tote Bags<\/a>) are necessity of life in the current School System.<\/p>\n

The Aftermath<\/h3>\n

After facing backlash, Trainor took to TikTok to post an apology video expressing regret. She clarified that her frustration stemmed from her own negative experiences with some teachers who bullied her, Paytas, and her husband. However, she also expressed her love and appreciation for teachers and acknowledged the hard work and dedication they put into educating students.<\/p>\n

The controversy surrounding Trainor’s comments highlight the ongoing debate about school safety in America. This concern is not limited to the need for bulletproof backpacks.  It also highlights the role of educators in protecting students.<\/p>\n

This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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