In the assigned case study laid out in Stephen F. Midlock’s book, “Case Studies for Educational Leadership Solving Administrative Dilemmas,” the principal becomes aware of many referrals being written for overweight students not dressing for their Physical Education class. The principal meets with the Physical Education staff, students, and other neighboring high schools to gather information about the situation and identify possible solutions. The staff communicated their strong belief it was the students responsibility to wear the assigned uniform. After meeting with students, they conveyed that the assigned uniforms made them feel self-conscious. However, upon sharing this information with the staff, they replied with no empathy for
