teachers. school district leaders who will make unwise choices. we've seen the political quagmire that obviously, you know, leaders are trapped in there. 5% to 8% of students who have gone mia. we heard about that, as well. teachers -- once kids went remote, a lot of teachers couldn't find them. sorry, we only have a few seconds left, but what's the answer to all these concerns you have? >> well, i would say in terms of school districts, they don't have to make unwise decisions. and that they would increase the odds of making wise decisions by not feeling that they are the smartest people in the room and, instead, engaging with teachers, our unions, our students and families, in determining the wisest course of how to deal with these issues. and not feel like they have all the answers. >> larry ferlazzo, thank you for sharing your perfspective as a long-time teacher with us. thanks so much. >> thank you. one of the country's most famous friends says that she is