Resources for Supporting Your School & Community
Date postedAugust 28, 2025
MASA is deeply saddened by the tragic mass shooting that occurred on Wednesday at Annunciation Catholic School and Church in Minneapolis. As we all begin to process this heartbreaking event, we want to offer support by sharing resources you may find helpful in addressing the needs of your staff, students, and families during this difficult time.
Resources
- Communications Templates (Donovan Group)
- Sandy Hook Promise Resources:
- For Parents: How to Help Children Cope with a Gun Violence Tragedy
- For Educators: School Leaders Checklist
- To Support Youth: How to Support Youth Through Tough Transitions
- Mental Health Tips for Schools After a Violent Event (Colorado Office of School Safety)
- Helping Students After a School Shooting (American School Counselor Association)
- Going Back to School After a Tragedy (Child Mind Institute)
- Gun Violence Recovery: Coping in the Wake of Tragedy (NEA)
- Helping Your School Community Recover After Tragedies (National Association of Independent Schools)
- MN School Safety Center Resources
- Systems-Level Preventions (National Association of School Psychologists)
- I Love U Guys