[Loyal Buckeye]

I couldn't agree more with this teacher's approach. School administrations are scared to death of lawsuits being brought by parents; it's time to turn the tables and fight fire with fire. The students who want to learn have a right to not have classes disrupted by thugs.

[Moonman62]

The students who want to learn have a right to not have classes disrupted by thugs.

That's the way it should be, but there is no such right. Public schools are a failing institution. The NEA for years has focused on indoctrination, rather than education or discipline. The best course for the good parents and students is to vote with their feet. Our country is considerably more wealthy, and has more educational resources than when public education was instituted. People shouldn't feel that the government schools are the only game in town.

[SuziQ]

The students who want to learn have a right to not have classes disrupted by thugs.

Maybe it is they and their parents who should sue the school districts for allowing a classroom atmosphere which is unsuitable for learning.