
Dane County Executive Melissa Agard praised students and school staff nationwide for their courage in attending school the day after a tragic school shooting in Wisconsin on Monday. At a news conference on Tuesday, Agard expressed her admiration for the resilience shown by students, teachers, and parents in the face of such a traumatic event.
Agard highlighted the bravery exhibited by children and educators who had to return to school despite the lingering fear and uncertainty. She emphasized that the act of going to school should not require such bravery and should instead be a routine and joyful experience, especially as the holiday season approaches.