Trump wants to arm 20% of teachers to address school shootings. But why should teachers be armed combatants? Before I fell into journalism and writing,I taught in classrooms. In college, I studied to be an English teacher, or I was a substitute teacher in unusual York City. It was a gratifying experience that came just before the most recent wave of horrific school shootings,including Sandy Hook and Parkland.
Teachers don’t ask for much. They want to be paid enough money so they don’t enjoy to work a moment job at Macy’s to earn a living wage. They want to be respected by their administrators and their students. They want enough resources, like books and school supplies, and to actually be able to teach. Related: Marco Rubio almost got absent with his routine. Then he met Cameron Kasky | Richard Wolffe I didn’t want a gun as a teacher. I just wanted to do my job – teachContinue reading...
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