Unloved (The Undone, #2)

by Peyton Corinne

“We are aware of his success in biology, Ms. Shariff, but that isn’t the concern. Mr. Fredderic is failing his singular math credit.” “He’s a communications major.” Mr. Hibberd’s brow wrinkles. “So?” “So? What are we torturing him for?” She flips through to another page, tabbed with purple sticky notes on everyone’s packets. “These are ten cases of comparable students who substituted a critical thinking course for mathematics in cases of dyscalculia. I think this is not only a viable option for Matt, but I believe it is the only option this school can offer without bringing an internal investigation in the handling of learning differences and accommodations that have not been reported, nor offered, in this case.” The entire room stretches in the silence, while my joy feels almost tangible. No one, since my mother, has defended me so fiercely.