Letter to the editor
Most people do not go into teaching because they are looking for an easy job. They go into teaching because they care, because they want to give back, and because somewhere along the way, a teacher changed their life.
That is true for schools as institutions, too. Schools must be compassionate and responsive, especially to students experiencing homelessness. But schools also have to stay focused on their role: educating children, protecting learning environments, and preparing students for the future…