In 2017, retired teacher Lisa Roberson went viral with an open letter in the Augusta Chronicle, arguing that the issues in the school system were not the fault of teachers but rather parents. She criticized parents for failing to prepare their children, highlighting examples like students arriving with expensive shoes but no school supplies. Roberson also pointed out that teachers often had to purchase supplies themselves and that parental involvement in education was lacking. The letter sparked debate, with some agreeing with Roberson’s views, while others questioned whether teachers or the education system held more responsibility
