On March 2, 2026, the Supreme Court handed down its decision in Mirabelli v. Bonta, a case that started with two veteran teachers in Escondido, California who were told by their school to hide students’ gender transitions from their parents. In this solo mini-episode, Kyle walks through what actually happened in the case.

This isn’t a legal analysis episode, nor a political one. Using the Circle of Courage as a guide, Kyle explores what belonging means for a student whose sense of safety at school just became uncertain, what independence looks like when the only framework we gave kids was secrecy, and what generosity asks of us when the parents on the other side of this fight are acting out of fear rather than hate.

If you’re an educator wondering what to do, this episode offers three concrete steps you can apply this week.

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The Podcast

Join Jen, Kyle, and Stuart as they explore how communities can reimagine education with compassion, curiosity, and courage. Each episode blends real-world experience with big-picture thinking, offering hopeful, grounded conversations about what it takes to support every learner’s growth.