A letter from an elderly educator has been praised by thousands of people. Aye, do you concur?
Recent events have caused a great deal of discussion thanks to a letter that was sent to parents by a retired educator. A great number of individuals are complimenting her comments, particularly the final statement, which they believe very accurately captures the essence of the situation. I think it would be best if you read it for yourself and see if you agree with it.
Her strong feelings over the current state of public school classrooms were echoed by Lisa Roberson, who had previously worked as a teacher. Please have a look at what she had to say:
People who have no real experience in public schools or who haven’t been in a classroom for years attempting to tell us how to better our education system are getting on my nerves. I am a retired educator, and I could not be more frustrated.
It is not the professors that are the problem! It is the parents that are the true source of the problem! They are not teaching their children even the most fundamental manners, manners of respect, or even how to interact with other people in an appropriate manner.
In spite of the fact that they come to school without any pencils or paper, children arrive sporting shoes that are more expensive than the entire clothing that the teacher is wearing! Do you have any idea who ends up purchasing the supplies? For the most part, the teachers are required to pay for them out of their own personal funds.
When conducting an investigation into schools that have been designated as “failing,” it is essential to take into consideration the roles that both kids and their parents play. To what extent do parents participate in parent-teacher nights? Is there a consistent level of communication between instructors and students? Is it their responsibility to make sure that their children have the appropriate resources and are prepared for school? Are they assuring themselves that their pupils have finished their assignments successfully?
What is the most recent version of their contact information? Does the student take notes while the teacher is speaking? Is it possible that they are keeping up with their assignments? Are they paying attention in class, or are they causing them to disrupt the learning environment?
It is evident, after considering these issues, that the problem is not with the schools but rather with the parents of the students. The teachers are unable to fulfill both their own responsibilities and those of the parents at the same time. It is quite improbable that improvements will occur until parents commit themselves to playing an active role in their children’s educational experiences.
Do you believe that the opinions expressed by this former educator are valid?