Arlene Harper has dealt with big change before.
Like most rebellions, they face stiff opposition, in this case.
Inspired by a social studies unit on our country s biggest social movements, and perhaps prompted by the cafeteria s overflowing garbage cans, Arlene and her friends launch a campaign to reduce their school s carbon footprint.
But the changes that rock her world this year feel like a total earthquake.
In fourth grade, she came to the first day of school in new leg braces.
Arlene Harper has dealt with big change before