Bad Behavior in Schools

Re “The Real Learning Barrier,” editorial, Sept. 19: I wish every school board member, administrator, teacher and parent could see the results of the Public Agenda poll that determined disruptive classroom behavior is the greatest impediment to a learning environment in schools. After 17 years in elementary and middle school classrooms, I know this to be true. I’ve concluded that teachers are afraid of administrators, administrators are afraid of parents and parents are afraid of their kids.

Suzanne Harris

Los Angeles