Still Newtown
News
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?
Location:
United States
Description:
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?
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.wshu.org
Episodes
Bonus Episode: Newtown's Resiliency Center says goodbye
6/29/2023
One major source of therapy for Newtown residents after the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting closes its doors.
Duration:00:05:56
Episode 11: Sacred Soil
12/5/2022
In our final episode: how Newtown made its staggering number of gifts part of the permanent memorial to the tragedy.
Duration:00:30:01
Episode 10: How the Light Gets In
12/5/2022
Many Newtowners turned to their faith after the tragedy. One faith leader became a prison chaplain to work on rehabilitation. Another postponed retirement to see the community through another few years.
Duration:00:30:57
Episode 9: “Tell All Your Friends That I Am Kind”
12/5/2022
A mother is honoring her daughter — who loved “all the animals,” from dogs to butterflies — with an animal sanctuary in Newtown.
Duration:00:13:41
Episode 8: “What You Say Will Live Forever"
12/5/2022
How do you report a story like Sandy Hook or Robb Elementary? What role should journalists play? Including a sobering perspective from someone who covered both tragedies for local public radio stations.
Duration:00:24:53
Episode 7: Not Defined By One Day
12/5/2022
Newtowners celebrate their history, traditions and the spirit of kindness that makes this town special.
Duration:00:21:13
Episode 6: “To Be Humble, To Be Kind”
12/5/2022
A Sandy Hook father and daughter embark on a shared musical journey — and make an important promise.
Duration:00:13:59
Episode 5: Three Words
12/5/2022
A Sandy Hook mother honored her son with a school program — used around the world — that teaches children to choose love
Duration:00:10:54
Episode 4: Squeezing the Lemon
12/5/2022
Teachers, therapists and mental health experts have found many ways to help children address their trauma over the last ten years.
Duration:00:23:56
Episode 3: The Isle of Skoo
12/5/2022
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.
Duration:00:10:25
Episode 2: “Please Care About This”
12/5/2022
Two former Sandy Hook Elementary School students found new purpose in high school — as activists against gun violence.
Duration:00:21:55
Episode 1: “In the Midst of That Morning”
12/5/2022
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.
Duration:00:08:27