Teachers Online Are Naming The Weapons They’d Like To Be Armed With And We All Agree

• By Malaika Aman
• February 27, 2018
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“Arm me with books, not guns.”

That is what all the teacher are saying. What are they saying that you might ask? Well, remember when Trump said that Teachers should have guns? Well, many teachers are responding to Trump. (Which doesn’t mean he’ll learn but what else can we do?)

And teachers aren’t the only ones ripping apart Trump’s argument which is quite understandable. Kids need emotional stability and trust not more guns because they would never feel safe that way.

Even a combat expert had something to say.

I'm amazed at the number of people who've never been in a situation like this who tweet about how everyone else should be a hero https://t.co/9XamvfOvWR

— Brandon Friedman (@BFriedmanDC) February 23, 2018

It also seems like the Teachers have untied together to stand against Trump’s argument. And the hashtag #Armmewith is going massively viral. And the Teacher is explaining what they’d rather be armed with than guns.

They need more books.

Please. #ArmMeWith pic.twitter.com/soGXOv8clN

— Katie Austin (@austinkatie_) February 21, 2018

And time and resources.

#ArmMeWith the time, resources, and support I need. pic.twitter.com/ZXZzNLlRXi

— Eileen Oviatt (@HelloItsMsO) February 23, 2018

A gun isn’t gonna be much help to them.

During a time in history that is often disheartening, frustrating, and sometimes simply unbelievable, these children fighting back give me hope. While I am a teacher I promise to fight for my students and colleagues. Please #armmewith the things I need. pic.twitter.com/xqbAKsDZWY

— Jessica (@jessinpgh) February 23, 2018

And they definitely deserve a raise.

#ArmMeWith a salary that allows for my $3000/month childcare bill which is on the low end of average in my area. Allow me a salary that empowers me to pay my peer and my children’s educators a dignified wage too.

— Elizabeth Castellana (@elizabethc29) February 23, 2018

So they are making their voices heard.

#ArmMeWith we must make our voices heard pic.twitter.com/jGCRFV9ZWU

— The Honorable (@BrotherFurious) February 23, 2018

According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average yearly salary for a teacher is actually around $55,000 per year. That sadly means that half of the Teachers receive half of this amount per annum.

So no wonder that they are asking for more.

https://twitter.com/teachnoelle/status/966903614340964352

Maybe someone will finally listen.

#ArmMeWith pic.twitter.com/ZGxrdsobkC

— Wendy Gassaway (@WendyGassaway) February 23, 2018

 

And arm them with things they need.

@BillCassidy @SenJohnKennedy I teach second grade in Louisiana.#ArmMeWith pic.twitter.com/YUqoSetJnm

— Vicky Johnston (@VickyJohnston61) February 23, 2018

So the kids will be able to learn the skills they need in life.

Arm me with modern day trade classes. How did our amazing maintenance crew learn to fix things? #ArmMeWith pic.twitter.com/DL6pMj8Hi0

— Erin (@wishforadobby) February 23, 2018

As guns will only make the whole classroom feel on edge.

#ArmMeWith ways to help my students' emotional needs, not a gun. They must feel safe in my classroom, not on edge. pic.twitter.com/Tz9BpweKVI

— Ashley LaGrow (@MissLaGrow) February 22, 2018

And Teachers need their students to trust them.

This is what’s on my mind tonight #ArmMeWith #relationshipsmatter #timeandtrust #love pic.twitter.com/Y0H0vzkwGO

— Sherri Lee Peck (@MrsPecksPeeps) February 23, 2018

After all, that is what the kids need.

I’m trained to teach, not to shoot. Instead of arming teachers with more gun, supply us with materials & resources we desperately need. From 1:1 devices to #2 pencils. From mental health care to healthy nutrition. #ArmMeWith #DeafEd pic.twitter.com/evR6ufuBw6

— Darren (@DarrenHause) February 23, 2018

And these are Teachers, not soldiers.

I AM A TEACHER. NOT A POLICE OFFICER, NOT A SOLIDER, NOT A BODY GUARD. I would risk my life to save my students but I would never keep a concealed gun in my classroom, nor use it EVER. #ArmMeWith TISSUE & PAPER TOWELS. that’s all, Please & Thank you.

— Bri (@Briiilea) February 23, 2018

Arm them with things they need.

I am a teacher educator. Arm my students with culturally relevant pedagogy, restorative practices and commitment to community #ArmMeWith

— Elizabeth Skinner (@easkinner) February 23, 2018

And the world will be a better place for children.

Bringing more guns into our schools does nothing to protect our students and educators from gun violence. Our students need more books, art and music programs, nurses and school counselors; they do not need more guns in their classrooms. #ArmMeWith pic.twitter.com/LNkMlcWR1d

— NEA (@NEAToday) February 23, 2018