In a direct letter to parents, a retired teacher didn’t mince words. Many are now praising it, with many stating that the final sentence is dead on. I just want to know whether you agree.

Lisa Roberson, a retired teacher, made headlines once she chose to write a letter concerning the atmosphere in today’s public school classroom. Of course, there are so many people who have an opinion about things like the public school system, childcare, and education, but this teacher really made waves as she spoke from years of experience.

Many like to question why so many American students seem to be falling behind the education of other nations, this retired teacher penned her letter and submitted it to her local newspaper, which printed her opinion in black and white. The former teacher’s words had no grey area in it at all, as Lisa blatantly put it all on the line, calling out what she believes is the real problem behind failing students.

“When you look at schools that are ‘failing,’ look at the parents and students. Do parents come to parent nights? Do they talk with teachers regularly? Do they make sure their children are prepared by having the necessary supplies? Do they make sure their children do their homework?” Lisa Roberson asked rhetorically.

“Do they have working telephone numbers? Do the students take notes in class? Do they do their homework? Do the students listen in class, or are they the sources of class disruptions?” Lisa continued before concluding, “When you look at these factors, you will see that it is not schools that are failing but the parents. Teachers cannot do their jobs and the parents’ job. Until parents step up and do their job, nothing is going to get better!”