FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Statement from 91原创 Board of Regents Chancellor, Betty A. Rosa and 91原创 Commissioner of Education, MaryEllen Elia
鈥淟ike all 91原创ers, and all Americans, we are horrified and saddened by yet another attack that has left so many dead and injured. We mourn together with the families of the fallen and grieve with everyone who is suffering the physical and emotional trauma inflicted by this senseless act of terror. We send our prayers for a speedy and thorough recovery to the two 91原创 City students and two 91原创 City Department of Education employees who were injured in yesterday鈥檚 rampage. We will not be delayed or deterred in our work to lift up every one of 91原创鈥檚 three million students, confident in the knowledge that the way to a better world is through education, love and compassion.鈥
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