Disclosure is already happening. The U.S. government has had whistleblowers on the congress floor testifying that UAP are real. The Vatican has spoken on the topic several times. There have been whistleblowers, congressional hearings, and mainstream news coverage. Objects have even appeared over the White House. Still, most people are waiting for a clear announcement from the president or the pope. We’ve seen it in movies a hundred times, but in real life, it’s happening more slowly and with much less clarity.

This is sometimes called controlled disclosure, a gradual release (aka slow drip) of information through official channels, media narratives, and limited testimony. The goal seems to be managing public reaction. But the opposite is also possible. Catastrophic disclosure refers to a sudden, unplanned event that forces the truth into the open. That could look like leaked footage, a mass sighting, or a global event no one can explain. History has shown that without preparation, this kind of shock can cause panic, confusion, or worse.

Think of the War of the Worlds radio broadcast in 1938, when listeners panicked over a fictional alien invasion. Or the way new truths get twisted into fear stories. Some groups rush to call unfamiliar beings “demons” before taking time to understand what’s really happening. We have to be careful. Who benefits from shaping the story this way? Who gets to decide what’s real? We need to pay close attention to who is trying to control the narrative and why.

This is why I feel called to do this work.

More than ever, we need clear minds and steady centers. We need spaces where curiosity is safe and questions are welcome. In schools, that means helping students and teachers slow down, notice patterns, think critically, and stay open.

If disclosure is happening, it’s happening through us. Through those brave enough to speak, and those willing to listen without rushing to conclusions. As a teacher, I believe we need spaces where people can explore these questions with openness, honesty, and care. That’s the work now.