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Preparing for Student Walkouts

In the aftermath of the deadly shooting in Broward County, Florida last week, students across the country are turning their anger and frustration into action. If students in your community are talking about and/or planning to be part of organized walkouts, there are two resources you might find helpful.
 
 
In the aftermath of the deadly shooting in Broward County, Florida last week, students across the country are turning their anger and frustration into action.
 
Students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School staged a “lie in”  in memory of the 17 people killed at their school on Valentine's Day.  This is just part of a larger movement among students and teachers to change laws surrounding gun control. Students across the country are planning to be part of a nationwide campaign to “walk out” of schools exactly one month after the deadly shooting.
 
The campaign, sponsored by a coalition of organizations led by the Women's March Youth, is intended to send a message to elected officials that students want safety in school and stricter gun laws.
 
There are other walkouts planned as well:
  • Saturday, March 24 – #MarchforOurLives in Washington, DC and communities throughout the nation
  • Friday, April 20 – #NationalSchoolWalkout will commemorate the 19th Anniversary of the Columbine High School Shooting at 11am CST
 
If students in your community are talking about and/or planning to be part of these activities, here are three resources you might find helpful: Because things appear to be moving very quickly, we encourage you to monitor the news each day and check back here regularly; we will do our best to help you remain informed.

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