Students at Gwinnett County Public Schools recently staged walkouts in protest of immigration and customs enforcement polices.
Interim Superintendent Dr. Al Taylor said the school system remains committed to upholding students’ First Amendment rights while ensuring their safety and keeping learning the main focus.
“Supporting student voice while maintaining a safe, non-disruptive learning environment requires balance,” Interim Superintendent Dr. Al Taylor said. “Our school leaders work closely with students to help them express themselves in appropriate and meaningful ways, while families play an important role in talking with their children about current events and reinforcing expectations for attendance and learning. When we work together, students are better prepared to participate responsibly in our community.”
Before the walkouts took place, school leaders met with student representatives to identify designated times and locations on campus for student expression that assured safety and limited disruption to teaching and learning…