I am a university professor and have been in educational institutions since age 4. I am deeply troubled by the National Rifle Association's proposal to counter the ongoing cycle of gun violence in schools with yet more guns, particularly given the ruinous costs (both financial and psychological) of this approach.

It's time that we speak out and not allow the NRA to speak for us - we do not want any more school shootings -

Having been in education for almost 50 years, I've watched the educational system stagnate with no innovation to match the changing needs of teaching to a diverse student population.

The thought of my 5 year old grandson having to be exposed to guns by armed guards and / or teachers every school day and at every school he attends scares the hell out of me. At the NRA press conference, their solution to the Newtown, CT massacre on Dec 14, 2012 is to suggest putting armed guards in every school in the United States. This has to be the most expensive solution to the problem of gun violence and keeping our children safe to impose on our local governments, schools and citizens. Obviously, the NRA did not bother to suggest the means to be used to pay these armed guards. I propose that the US Congress, State governments and/or local governments impose an excise tax on every registered gun and owner of $1000 per annum to pay for all these armed guards in every school and other public places.

The NRA has made life hell in the United States. I, and many other expatriots are living abroad. I will return when the insanity is over.

Anyone including companies, especially the wealthy can show their love of America,patriotism,and progressiveness by contributing to the student debt crisis that will leave every student with a debt of $10,000 or less.

My daughter Ashtyn attends a public elementary school, where good behavior is rewarded with candy and pop. Daily, children ages 5 and up are given skittles, m & m's, tootsie rolls, and suckers for expected behaviors like walking quietly, turning in homework, or listening to the teacher.

Stop the interest on student loans...I took out a loan for my son, for 2 years or more i made payments the principal never went down..when i question why ..is because the payment i send was according to SALLIE MAE FOR INTEREST ONLY..this is not right..

Physical education has long been a part of the standard American school curriculum. Why not mental health? Why not educate children from a young age about their mind and feelings, how they work, and how to manage them? We must break the stigma against maintaining our mental health or asking for help in this area if we need it. What good is a healthy body without a healthy mind?

This petition is in response to the massive slaughter of 28 innocent children and teachers at the Sandy Hook Elementary School on Friday, December 14, 2012. I am petitioning the government to install bullet proof windows and doors in all public schools.

School lunch menus fail to offer a meat-free option to students. It is unfair to force our children to eat dead animals if they wish NOT to do so. My daughter's lunch menu offers 'lunch A' and 'lunch B', both of which always have MEAT in them. We are vegetarians who don't drink cow's milk, therefor, my daughter comes home hungry, not having eaten almost every day. More than just cow's milk should be offered to drink! Even the salads have meat! This is unacceptable. My children don't want to eat dead animals, nor should they have to. If there are two options, one should be MEAT-FREE!

Senate Bill 59 allows concealed weapons to be carried in our schools and places of worship. All it requires to obtain is extra training. We do not need this law! It's a potential risk without a real reason as to why we should free this up