In today’s society, nearly everyone holds their own viewpoints regarding childcare, education, and the overall school system. After all, what could be of greater significance than ensuring that every possible measure is taken to properly and safely guide the next generation through what is arguably the most crucial phase of their lives?
That being said, among the multitudes who are quick to dissect and criticize various aspects of education, few can claim to have as powerful and resonant an opinion as that of a retired teacher who gained widespread attention several years ago.
The educator in question is Lisa Roberson. In 2017, she penned an open letter that was published in the Augusta Chronicle, and her words have continued to fuel the ongoing debate about whether parents or teachers should bear the brunt of the blame for the perceived issues currently plaguing the school system.