Education Commissioner's Statement on Connecticut School Shooting

NASHVILLE - Tennessee Education Commissioner Kevin Huffman issued the following statement regarding Friday’s tragic school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Conn.

Our hearts are broken by the senseless violence that took place today in Newtown, Conn. We wish a sense of peace and courage to all of the families and educators affected, as well as to Connecticut Education Commissioner Stefan Pryor, as they lead their communities through this unthinkable tragedy.

For more information, contact Kelli Gauthier at (615) 532-7817 or Kelli.Gauthier@tn.gov.

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