My Teacher Threw My Report About My Marine Dad’s Dog in the Trash and Made Me Apologize—Then Scout Walked Into Our Classroom

“You used several technical terms in this project.”

“Yes, ma’am.”

“You wrote kennel master, passive alert, and certification.”

“Yes.”

“You also claimed the dog outranks his handler.”

Clara swallowed.

“That was a joke.”

“Then why put it in a factual report?”