Protests in Schools and What are the Consequences?

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by Mya Roberts reporter

Consequences of protests

Across the U.S. students of all ages walked out of class at noon on April fifth raising awareness on gun violence and demanding gun violence legislation.

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DeMaree expresses that he feels protests like these are good opportunities for students to have agency in the culture of our community as long as students are executing it in the right way.

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“The student participants spanned geographical location—from Oregon to Texas, to Massachusetts—and age, ranging from elementary school to high school and beyond,” digital editor at Ms., Roxy Szal said.

A few students joined in, taking a stand on their beliefs, walking out of class at noon on April fifth.

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“I went outside during the walkout, and counted five total students who participated, with four of the five returning to class about a half hour later,” Vice Principal Sean DeMaree said.

DeMaree explains that there aren’t very many hard rules or policies in relation to school walkouts and protests due to these events not being school orchestrated.

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“Participating in a protest or walkout while still in school is a great way to safely participate and learn about how to express thoughts, emotions, and concerns with the climate and policies of our nation,” DeMaree said.

Many of the students who participated in the walkout didn’t get any punishments for protesting. Addie Posch, a sophomore who participated in the walkout explained that some of her teachers were pretty supportive throughout the whole thing.

“I just went ahead before class and told them what I was going to do and asked what I was going to be missing so I could make it up,” Posch said.