(See preceding posts to get the backstory.)

How I know I am a teacher by calling:

I can see the large, social issues in play in Palatine, Illinois, as the government, the ACLU, and the school district fight over locker room privileges for a girl who was born a boy. I am most concerned for the girl in the middle of this mess, however, and for her classmates. I would like them to have a less tumultuous school year than I believe will be possible now. I hope that learning does not become derailed by this mess.

Eduhonesty: Hugs to the kids. They are having a wild year. I hope they will emerge having learned the expected academic curriculum, as well as how to compromise and adapt in the face of rapid societal change.