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Shreveport homeschoolers weigh in on Newtown tragedy...

By: Alese Underwood
Updated: December 15, 2012
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After learning news of the senseless tragedy in Newtown...

"I thank the Lord every day my children are with me," Jamie Berney said.

Jamie Berney is not only speaking as a mother, but as a teacher.
For years she's homeschooled students, two are her own children.

The tragedy reaffirms her strong belief in homeschooling and lets her rest a little easier each night.

"My children are right there. I'm not rushing somewhere wondering where they are," Berney said.

Parents and teachers:  
If your children/students would like to write a letter of support and caring for the children in Newtown...join our letter writing campaign.
Drop off your letters here at NBC 6 or mail them. -- 3150 North Market Street, Shreveport LA 71107.

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