The teachers I know, and I know about a dozen in various states, all say it is due to the students running the classrooms. Teachers have no power to do anything but send the kid to the principal, the main punishment allowed to be given is to expel the kid, which is what they want...to be home all day. The teachers are also strongly encouraged to pass every kid regardless of learning level.
The kids know all this as well.
The main source of the problem is the parents. I have seen letters from parents that literally blame the teacher for the student cussing her out and threatening her. Even when a video shows the student was the aggressor.
Until the parents start to care, nothing will change.
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