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Lake Braddock Students Walk Out Of Classes For Gun Control
Lake Braddock Secondary School students organized a walk-out protest to demand gun control.
BURKE, VA—Students at Lake Braddock Secondary School walked out of classes Wednesday to demand action on gun control in the wake of the shooting of 17 students in Parkland, Florida on Feb. 14.
Students began leaving classes and crowding outside the school around noon. It was part of nationwide walkouts organized by Student Walkout Against Gun Violence.
Under Fairfax County Public Schools policy, students are allowed to peacefully protest "as long as it is done respectfully, does not interfere with the rights of others, and does not disrupt learning in school." Students are allowed to leave their classes and are encouraged to stay on school property for their safety.
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Students are planning to hold another walkout March 14. A Twitter account has been created to inform Lake Braddock students of the walk outs.
#NEVERAGAIN #WEWANTCHANGE @schoolwalkoutUS pic.twitter.com/rVwaMh0tDA
— jane @ #neveragain (@kappibaras) February 21, 2018
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In Fairfax County Public Schools, students have the right to freedom of expression through speech, assembly, petition, and other lawful means and the right to advocate for change. Below are some FCPS guidelines for participating in walkouts and other political activities. pic.twitter.com/ITuul8vGGV
— Ryan McElveen (@RyanLMcElveen) February 21, 2018
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