The school district of Winston-Salem Forsyth County is in a $46 million deficit. To lessen the debt for future years, they have planned to lay off about 350 staff and administration, which is estimated to save about $18 million. In response, many teachers and students have taken action and many schools have protested. Most recently, there was a student walkout on August 25 at our very own school and there have been many more around the district.
Students who took part in the walkout on August 25th support the teachers who’ve been working together against this, while also working hard at the schools for them. The students have shown their pride for their teachers standing up to the layoffs.
“I think it’s great that they’re all banding together to support, you know, the teachers that are more likely to lose their jobs,” junior Sydney Mireille said.
At the walkout on the 25th the teachers were supporting the students by making sure they were not on the road. Some students have doubts on whether the protests could sway the district…