She Moved Her Chair—and Our School Turned Kindness Into Controversy

of system takes a thing that is working—something that helps children feel less alone—and says, Hold on. We need to review whether we’re allowed to let that happen.

Then the last line of his email hit me like a punch:

Tomorrow is the practice testing block. That’s when Liam struggles most.

The next day, I kept my phone on my lap at work like a bad habit.continue reading …