Introduction
U.S. Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. delivered an online
address at his son's high school in May 2020, telling those
graduating during the coronavirus pandemic that they will be tested
by a "precarious" period and that "the pandemic has
pierced our illusion of certainty and control."
Roberts said to the class of 2020, "this graduation season
is not what you anticipated. I'm not talking about missed
ceremonies or parties. I'm talking about the level of
uncertainty you face at this important time of transition. I think
the pandemic is the world's way of saying to mankind,
'You're not in charge.'"
That is an important lesson not only for our students but also
for school governors, leaders and teachers.
