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Luis Aponte

(He/Him)
Virginia
As seen in: EIN News, EIN Presswire, Alexandria Gazette Packet, Arlington Connection, Fairfax Connection, Centreville Centre View, Mount Vernon Gazette, Reston Connection, Potomac Almanac, Vienna and Oakton Connection and
Covers:  School Gun Violence, Public Library Events, School Safety

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Luis Aponte’s Biography

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Luis Aponte is a librarian, author, and U.S. Air Force veteran. His work has appeared in the peer‑reviewed EDUCATION journal, Virginia’s Mt. Vernon Gazette and Fairfax Connection newspapers, and Florida Libraries, the official journal of the Florida Library Association. He is also the author of A Safe Place: How to Prevent the Next School Shooting and The Ultimate U.S. School Shooting Reference Guide, Volumes 1–3.

Luis Aponte’s Journalist Portfolio

Reviewing and Updating the Documented Historical Reports on Schoo...: Ingenta Connect

Reviewing and Updating the Documented Historical Reports on Schoo...: Ingenta Connect

Gun violence in schools has had a destructive ripple effect in many communities across the United States, inv…

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Celebrating Heritage: Fairfax County Public Library's Annual Native American Celebration

Celebrating Heritage: Fairfax County Public Library's Annual Native American Celebration

Coverage of Fairfax County Public Library's third annual Native American Heritage Celebration event, spearhea…

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Celebrating Heritage: Fairfax County Public Library's Annual Native American Celebration

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By Luis Aponte
| Fairfax Station Connection Verified
During the weekend of Nov. 23-24, the Fairfax County Public Library hosted its third annual Native American Heritage Celebration. Spearheaded by Information Services Librarian Luis Aponte, the event has grown over the years, expanding from a single library branch to four: Centreville Regional, Pohick Regional, Reston Regional, and Oakton libraries.
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New Petition Proposes a $.01 Tax on Bullets

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By Luis Aponte
| EIN Presswire
A new petition on Change.org introduces a $.01 excise tax on every bullet sold to civilians to fund a school gun violence research fund.
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New Research Challenges the Success of Government Accountability Efforts to Save Lives Lost in School Shootings

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By Luis Aponte
| EIN Presswire
Important school shooting findings are offered in the December issue of EDUCATION, a peer-reviewed journal by Project Innovation Austin, LLC.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes! During my early school years. Our family was excited when we "upgraded" to a German typewriter with a digital screen.

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