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What do You Say When the School Says "No"? You Ask, "Where's the Beef?"

When a school serves up a "no", is it couched in data and supported by regulations or is it a gnat-sized "no" served up on a giant bun like the competitor's hamburger in Wendy's 1980's ads?

Callie Oettinger
Jan 17, 2025
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Parent:

The school keeps saying "No" to everything I request, even though I have data supporting my student's needs for what I'm requesting. What do I do?

Answer:

You ask, "Where's the beef?" (a.k.a. "Show me the data")

What Does "Where's the Beef" Mean?

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