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When I count my blessings this week, one that moves toward the top of the list is the fabulous fact that I am not – have never been – do not aspire to be – a school superintendent.

On days when the Oklahoma weather turns nasty, they are stuck squarely in the middle of a maelstrom of public opinion that would sink us “normal” folk. The state has its regulations. The principals, teachers and staff have ideas. The kids are always ready for a “snow day” – even if the weather man/woman was wrong (again). Today (Tuesday) I am working from home because of a recent bout with the flu and waiting, rathe...