Ashan R. HamptonOct 22, 20203 minThe Insane Mundanity of Violence Against TeachersViolence against teachers is mundane. It is no longer shocking. Teachers defending themselves against violent attacks is common.
Ashan R. HamptonOct 20, 20203 minWhat is Urban Grammar?My English teacher sensibilities took a few seconds to fully process what the young lady had just said. I replayed the brief exchange.
Ashan R. HamptonOct 18, 20202 minWho is Teaching Our Children?The children are the future. Are we in big trouble? We can no longer place the onus of education upon public school teachers.
Ashan R. HamptonOct 17, 20202 min"Spunt" is not a word!Not long ago, I briefly worked at a call center between teaching jobs where I overheard two young people in their 20s talking.