Retired teacher’s honest words to parents go viral

January 4, 2026 by Nadia

This was posted in the newspaper today !!!

Posted by Tony Flowers on Thursday, February 16, 2017

“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?

“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?  Continue reading…