Letter of the Law versus Spirit of the Law

by Holly Elissa Bruno

When I recall the tears tumbling down toddler Clarence’s cheeks as he pressed his face into the window glass of his classroom, heartbroken, searching for his teacher who was late (again), I know the right thing to do: Hold Clarence’s habitually tardy teacher accountable. Take her through the steps of progressive discipline and, if she continues to arrive late, tell her “You’re fired.” … Download this resource to read the rest of this story.

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