When people hear that I've filed a disability discrimination complaint with the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), one of the first things they ask is whether I've heard anything yet. Usually, my answer is some version of, "I'm still waiting." And that's where the frustration begins. I understand that OCR has procedures to follow and that investigations take time. They have to review evidence, determine jurisdiction, and follow federal processes before reaching conclusions. What

Lately, I've found myself going back and forth on the same question over and over again: Do I keep fighting against Levelland ISD, or do I finally let it go? The truth is that I don't have an answer. Some days I'm determined to keep pushing forward. I tell myself that if I stop, then everything I've invested up to this point was for nothing. I remind myself why I started and why I believed this fight mattered in the first place. Then there are other days when I'm just tired.

Most people don't go looking for a fight with their local school district. Parents just want answers. Teachers want support. Students want a safe and productive learning environment. But sometimes, when concerns are raised, the response isn't a solution—it's a wall of bureaucracy and a feeling that somehow you're the problem for bringing it up. "Maybe I'm Just Overreacting..." If you've ever left a meeting with a school administrator feeling more confused than when you walked