“Mark,” he began, “I’ve received… concerns.”
I leaned back slightly. “About what?”
“About boundaries. Protocol. Disruptions to classroom structure.”
“Ah,” I said. “You mean including a student who’s been excluded for four years.”
His lips pressed into a thin line. “That’s not a fair characterization.”
“Isn’t it?”
He shifted in his chair. “Mrs. Gable has extensive experience. She understands these children.”
I shook my head slowly. “No. She understands how to manage a classroom efficiently. That’s not the same thing.”
Silence.
Then he tried a different angle.
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