dr. barry toll is the head of the wuft worchester academy. >> he was offering to donate are white boards and blas ballistic clip boards. he had them delivered. >> was there skepticism from the teachers? >> it gave them something they would have as a tool in case of an incident. i think they became not only relieved but true believers. >> some teachers at his school have importanced the purpose of of -- endorsed the borns importance. >> this is not screaming to the kids, this is a shield. >> it seems like watching you teach, you using it, it seems like a tool integrated into the classroom. could you demonstrate how you would use it? >> if i ever had it, you could use it as a shield, hopefully not, but -- >> and rush at the intruder or just hold it up? >> i don't know. i'm not sure what i would do. >> coming up next: i test how the inserts hold up against assault weapons. >> we want to hear what you think about these stories. join the conversation by following us on twitter and at aljazeera.com.

[applause] >> ladies and gentlemen, please stand as the chaplain of the united states senate, dr. barryives the benediction. >> let us pray. oh, mighty creator of all things, you rule forever. we thank you for this magnificent statue and for blessing us with the gift of the exemplary life of senator barry morris goldwater. may his laudable legacy challenge us to dare more boldly, to speak more honestly and to love freedom more passionately. may his courage motivate us to stand for right. may his faithfulness challenge us to be true to our duties. may his commitment inspire us to be people of integrity. now, internal one, bless us in our going out and coming in, in our rising up and lying down, in our moments of pleasure and sorrow, in our labor and leisure, in life's morning and evening, until we cross the bar. for then, we shall see you, our pilot, face to face. amen. >> ladies and gentlemen, please be seated and please remain in your seats for the departure of the official party following the -- the departure of the official party. following the departure, guess -- guests will be expo

the chaplain, dr. barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. lords. thank you for inviting us to ask

the chaplain, dr. barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. master of our hopes and dreams, who constantly works for the good of those who love you. teach us to strive to be

the chaplain, dr. barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray.ternal god, most high thank you for being light in our darkness, food for our hunger, peace for our pressures joy for our sorrow forgiveness for our failures strength for our weakness, guidance for our confusion and health for our sickness. may our senators labor today with the knowledge that you are everything they need. when they feel uncertain about the next step to take, supply their needs from your bountiful riches. lord keep them from stumbling or slipping, as they strive to live lives that will honor you. may they ever do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with you. we pray in your great name. amen. the president pro tempore: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. mr. mcconnell: mr. president? the presiding officer: the majority leader. mr. mcconnell: the justice for victims of traf

the chaplain, dr. barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. mighty god, creator of heaven and earth, thank you for the honor of being made in your image, personally formed by you for your glory. today shower your grace upon our lawmakers today, make them sufficent for these grand and challenging times, inspiring them to walk humbly with you as you bless and strengthen them. please don't remove the mountains in their lives, but give them the strength to climb them. may they not forget that in everything you are working for the good of those who love you and are called according to your purposes. give our senators the insight wisdom, and courage to serve your purpose for their lives in this generation. and, lord, we ask that you would comfort the families of the victims of the plane crash in the french alps. we pray in your merciful name. amen. the president pro tempore: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nat

the chaplain dr. barry black will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. guide us, great god for we are pilgrims in this land. we're weak but you're mighty. guide us with your powerful hands. transform our memory. so that whenever

the chaplain, dr. barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. lord of life and love and laughter, you are the alpha and omega, the beginning and the end. thank you for the gift of this day, for life and health, for forgiveness and freedom, for family and friends. lord we're grateful for the hope we have in you and for the joy we find in your presence. you have given us this great gift of prayer, enabling us to reach out to you whenever we desire. today, use our senators to make our nation stronger and our world better. open their ears to cries of despair and give them wisdom to solve difficult problems. sanctify their thoughts, words and deeds so that they will live worthy of your great love. we pray in your merciful name. amen. the president pro tempore: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. mr. mcconnell: mr. president? the presiding officer: the

the chaplain, dr. barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray.we praise you, our god and king. you rule generation after generation. you are so high that the heaven of heavens cannot contain you, yet you dwell with those who possess a contrite spirit. thank you for your kindness and mercy, for showering compassion on all creation. bless our senators. give them words that will illuminate and refresh. help them to accept timely advice and valid criticism as a measure of progress. lord infuse them with patience and truth as they practice self-control. we pray in your holy name. amen. the president pro tempore: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. mr. mcconnell: mr. president this morning the senate's doorkeeper will mark her 40th year of service to the senate. ruby has seen the senate from a lot of different angles. she's had a lot of unique titles eve

the chaplain, dr. barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. eternal god, our conquering king, thank you for providing us with wings of faith to soar above life's challenges and vicissitudes. empower our lawmakers to use faith's wings to live lives that are lofty and laudable. may they stand for right and be willing to accept the consequences as they strive to please you in all that they think, say and do. lord give them the wisdom to follow your unfailing guidance, seeking to be patient even with difficult people. open their minds to discern your will, as you give them the courage to obey you. we pray in your great name. amen. the president pro tempore: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. mr. reid: madam president? the presiding officer: the democratic leader. mr. reid: life is really very simple. so said confucius. here's what he said: "life is

the chaplain, dr. barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. holy god, superintendent of the universe, thank you that you give us the gift of forgiveness. in spite of our shortcomings you continue to bury our mistakes in the sea of forgetfulness. help us to respond with loving gratitude for your generous mercies. today, use our lawmakers to advance your kingdom. lord enable them to contribute to the well being of our nation and world. help them to remember as they labor they are either making a deposit or a withdrawal. may all the deliberations on this high hill of our nation's life begin continue and end with you. we pray in your great name. amen. the president pro tempore: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. mr. mcconnell: mr. president? the presiding officer: the majority leader. mr. mcconnell: throughout the obama era families across the coun

the chaplain, dr. barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. master of our hopes and dreams, who constantly works for the good of those who love you. teach us to strive to be faithful as we anticipate a long and challenging day remind us that you call us not to success but to faithfulness. give our senators and the members of their staffs wisdom to make the commitment to be true to you and to serve your purposes. let not discordant notes destroy the melody of their labors as they seek your counsel and wisdom. lord guide our great nation. help it to be a lighthouse to a dark and turbulent world. prosper the works of our hands until the kingdoms of this world become the spring board for your eternal reign. we pray in your holy name. amen. the president pro tempore: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. mr. mcconnell: mr. president? the presiding offi

the chaplain, dr. barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. sovereign god, your kingdom cannot be shaken, for you are king of kings and lord of lords. thank you for inviting us to ask and receive, to seek and find, and to knock for doors to open. lord forgive us when we have forfeited your blessings because of our failure to ask. today, empower our senators to seek your wisdom and guidance. may they not depend only on their gifts and abilities, but remember that without your involvement they labor in vain. may they strive to be your ambassadors of renewal and reconciliation. steady their hands to grasp freedom's torch and illuminate the darkness of our nation and world. we pray in your mighty name. amen. the president pro tempore: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. the presiding officer: the chair recognizes the majority leader. mr. mcconnell:

barry's old home on shannon place. >>> also today howard university will inaugurate its 17th presented. dr.ne frederick will lay ultimate out his vision and priorities in his remarks. the ceremony starts at 10:00 a.m. and coincides with the school's annual charter day commemoration. howard's charter was approved by president andrew johnson in 1867. >>> we're working for you watching the roads. storm team 4 x 4 driving in frederick county maryland. much more for you on that in just a moment. >>> welcome back. it's it's 5:39. we're watching the roads for you. it looks like the road here has been plowed. but of course a lot of whatever little melting may have happened yesterday, it's turned to ice in a lot of places. so you you want to be careful if you're doing any driving this morning. >>> in winter is taking a toll on the budget for local governments. montgomery county is one of those local jurisdictions that has blown through its snow removal budget. removing snow from a storm yesterday costs about $80,000 per hour and overall storm cleanup will cost between $1 million and $2 million. mont

barry: on your way out, pivoting on what ambassador young said, bridging two generations of civil rights. if i said we can celebrate dr. king i have a dream, respect all the anniversaries, but we need to upgrade our software as a people. we cannot keep looking back 55 years, we have to come up with a plan and strategy relevant to today. is that a legitimate observation or not? bernice: legitimate in terms of upgrading our software? no, i think that is very legitimate. daddy spoke about that. you have to have a new mental outlook in terms of what the situation demands of the situation today demands that we have a different approach to the way we do things. but we have to find a way to connect the generations in the process of it because i think there is value to the history and the strategy of the past and the movement. and there is strength, obviously, and foresight way down the road for a new generation. so having intergenerational discussion and dialogue is very important. i appreciate at least today is the frankness of this conversation. i think that is important because you are right, we do not have honest discuss

barry: on your way out, pivoting on what ambassador young said, bridging two generations of civil rights. if i said we can celebrate dr. king, i have a dream, respect all the anniversaries, but we need to upgrade our software as a people. we cannot keep looking back 55 years, we have to come up with a plan and strategy relevant to today. is that a legitimate observation or not? bernice: legitimate in terms of upgrading our software? no, i think that is very legitimate. daddy spoke about that. you have to have a new mental outlook in terms of what the situation demands of the situation today demands that we have a different approach to the way we do things. but we have to find a way to connect the generations in the process of it because i think there is value to the history and the strategy of the past and the movement. and there is strength, obviously, and foresight way down the road for a new generation. so having intergenerational discussion and dialogue is very important. i appreciate at least today is the frankness of this conversation. i think that is important because you are right, we do not have honest discus

the chaplain dr. barry black will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. guide us, great god for we are pilgrims in this land. we're weak but you're mighty. guide us with your powerful hands. transform our memory. so that whenever we encounter challenges. we will call how you have blessed us in the past today, give our lawmakers insight to discern truth from untruth, the high from the low and the enduring from the transient. may they discern truth through the illumination of your sacred word. may they know the high from the low through your holy spirit's guidance. and may they distinguish the enduring from the transient by numbering their days and becoming more aware of life's brevity. strong deliverer, continue to be a shield for america. we pray in your great name. amen. the president pro tempore: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. mr. mcconnell: mr. pre

the chaplain, dr. barry black will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. our father in heaven, clothed in dazzling splendor, we bow our hearts in your presence. you are our helper, our defender, and our refuge. you are our hope for years to come. strengthen our senators for today's challenges. direct their thoughts, words and actions, enabling them to follow your leading. lord use them to transform dark yesterdays into bright tomorrows. give them peace during turbulent moments and a faith that will not shrink under pressure. make their words fountains of life. we pray in your sacred name. amen. the presiding officer: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. the presiding officer: the clerk will read a communication to the senate. the clerk: washington d.c, march 9 2015. to the senate under the provisions of rule 1 paragraph 3 of the standing rules of the senate i