The City Council of New York is considering an ordinance which would protect teachers and other personnel from firing or harassment if they blow the whistle on illegal activities in school. The fact that such legal protections are needed is a sad comment in itself. The reality is that I have seen directly or indirectly school staff who were punished or fired for doing that which is right for a child but against the system. The legal protections for school staff can be very lacking so laws like this are in fact quite necessary. Maybe after this ordinance takes effect and other cities follow suit, it will be ok to "take a position against the family."