“Shawn,” one of the math teachers says pointedly. “What are you doing?” “What I was hired to do: standing up for our students,” Mr. Kelly says. “Care to join?” Principal McCauley paces. “If we won’t fight for our students, what are we doing here?” He asks. The math teacher nods in agreement. Mr. Kelly unlinks his other arm and pulls her into the fold. Soon, more teachers ask to join, until only a small fraction stand before us, refusing out of solidarity with Mr. Jackson.
