James asked Jamie Ford:

I was really shocked to read in the paper about your experience at Highland Park High School. I can't imagine these kids being allowed to get away with such behavior. This being a super rich area, I can imagine the sense of entitlement with some of these kids is enormous. You've given talks all over the country and I was curious if you feel this sense of entitlement is driving a lot of our politics these days?

Jamie Ford Hi James. I think it was more behavioral than political, but one never knows. The inaction of the principal, during and after, was strange, though he was an incredibly kind and gracious man. I do not envy the pressure he must be under, especially from parents.

Since I spoke out, I've received 100+ emails from current and former students, current and former faculty. Many have shared their personal struggles and frustrations in what is an otherwise fabulous school.

I guess the bottom line is that all schools have problems, but not all schools have the will to address those problems. We'll see what happens.

As they say in Latin, spero meliora - I hope for better things.

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