Lou only wants the best for the students of Stanton High.

That was made abundantly clear on Rise Season 1 Episode 1 when the English teacher took over as the theater director. 

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However, he was shocked when the whole school turned on him for changing the production to something with sexual themes. 

Did he go too far, or was he merely trying to get some free publicity?

Meanwhile, a student reached out for help. 

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