13 episodes

Ten years ago, 20 children and six educators were killed in a shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. The tragedy reimagined so many aspects of American life: school safety, mental health, and community activism. In this deeply compelling and thoughtful podcast, WSHU’s Davis Dunavin asks: How does a community come out the other side of tragedy?

Still Newtown Davis Dunavin

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    • 5.0 • 28 Ratings

Ten years ago, 20 children and six educators were killed in a shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. The tragedy reimagined so many aspects of American life: school safety, mental health, and community activism. In this deeply compelling and thoughtful podcast, WSHU’s Davis Dunavin asks: How does a community come out the other side of tragedy?

    Episode 1: “In the Midst of That Morning”

    Episode 1: “In the Midst of That Morning”

    In the preamble to our series, two students and a mother remember the events of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting — now, 10 years ago.

    • 8 min
    Episode 2: “Please Care About This”

    Episode 2: “Please Care About This”

    Two former Sandy Hook Elementary School students found new purpose in high school — as activists against gun violence.

    • 21 min
    Episode 3: The Isle of Skoo

    Episode 3: The Isle of Skoo

    A puppet show about a six-year-old lighthouse keeper allows a mother to honor her son’s memory — and help children deal with complex emotions.

    • 10 min
    Episode 4: Squeezing the Lemon

    Episode 4: Squeezing the Lemon

    Teachers, therapists and mental health experts have found many ways to help children address their trauma over the last ten years.

    • 23 min
    Episode 5: Three Words

    Episode 5: Three Words

    A Sandy Hook mother honored her son with a school program — used around the world — that teaches children to choose love

    • 10 min
    Episode 6: “To Be Humble, To Be Kind”

    Episode 6: “To Be Humble, To Be Kind”

    A Sandy Hook father and daughter embark on a shared musical journey — and make an important promise.

    • 13 min

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