AUSTIN, Texas — Austin Independent School District officials are asking students to return their focus to the classroom as repeated demonstrations against ICE begin to “cause a real disruption to [the] school day.”
In a video posted to the district’s Instagram Wednesday, AISD acknowledged students’ civic engagement while emphasizing the importance of education.
“We’ve seen some historical events happen across our country recently, and more so in our own community. We’ve seen many of you find your own voices,” district officials said in the video. “Seeing our students engage with the world makes us incredibly proud.”…