1 step forward...10 steps back???

Well, while I was watching the Ellen show I learned about a brave teenager named Constance. When wanted to go to her school's high school prom and she wanted to bring her girlfriend. Her school told her that not only she could not bring her girlfriend but she could also not wear a tuxedo, even though that is what she would have felt more comfortable in. She said that the school said that it was ok for her to wear one but they just did not want a man to show up in a dress. The school told Constance that she could bring her date on the condition that they could not hold hands, kiss, or make anyone uncomfortable. If they did make anyone uncomfortable then she and her girlfriend would have to leave. After the school dealt with some outside battles, they cancelled the prom all together.

This is UNBELIEVABLE!!! At least it is to me. I feel like things have come so far but this just shows me how much further things have to go. This just makes me angry because I want to go into education! Today I listened to women say how frustrated they were with teaching. I know that it is a difficult profession but it is what I want to do. But do teachers even have any power? The school board trumps over all. Teachers can inspire and change children, teens, and adults. However, if the school does not allow the inspiration to happen then what are teachers faced with?