That's the question on my mind this morning. It was on my mind before that Supreme Court decision on the travel ban came down a bit ago, and on my mind it remains. As I am sure you know, D15 released their diversity plan last week -- a blueprint for solid community engagement; a victory for equity; a real step forward. I applaud everyone who worked so hard to make it happen, and will keep working to make it real. Because now begins the work of reminding, convincing, imploring, inspiring, and empowering people (ourselves included) to walk the walk, not just for one or two steps or for a victory lap around the block but every damn day for the rest of our lives, especially when our children are watching, especially where our children are concerned. And to think hard about the connections between our individual actions and choices and the history, and future health, of our democracy. Brad Lander did this in an e-mail yesterday. This bit jumped out at me: "The current system, if we’re honest, amounts to hoarding privilege. It’s hard to face up to (and I’m admittedly an imperfect messenger), and even harder to do something about." But I (another imperfect messenger) ask you: Though it is certainly hard to face up to, and may be hard to take the first steps toward doing something about it ... once you've done it, is "hard" really the right word? Do you know what happens when you stop hoarding privilege? Are you willing to consider that the answer may surprise, even shock, you? And will you invite your friends and neighbors who may not have taken similar steps to consider this question, too? Yesterday the incredible principal of my kids' elementary school asked me: "How do we show the privileged that their interests are best served when everyone's needs are met? ... Am I being idealistic to believe the notion that they are best served by giving up some privilege?" I do think she is an idealist. As am I. But I know in my heart that she is right. Joyce Szuflita, whose phone has no doubt been ringing off the hook, seems to agree. She has written her take on the D15 plan, and on the rewards -- yes, rewards, though it's perverse to even put it in those terms, to heap even more good things on people who already have so much -- of taking a "risk" on a school. I echo her call to action: Wherever you are, whatever you've chosen, whatever choice you face next, please speak up, loud as you dare, about your personal experience. Ask yourself and everyone in your community this hard question, and many others just as hard. There is fear in the air. This is how we fight it. Wishing you and yours a joyful, peaceful last day of the 2017-18 school year.