A Pennsylvania high school principal is facing widespread backlash on social media after telling parents that the school is collaborating with students on an anti–United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protest.
Mattias van ’t Hoenderdaal, the principal at Quakertown Community High School, emailed families Tuesday, Feb. 17, regarding an upcoming student-led walkout. Although some schools have distanced themselves from walkouts, van ’t Hoenderdaal made it clear that the administration had spoken with student leaders to “establish clear boundaries.”
Van ’t Hoenderdaal requested that parents and community members stay away from campus during the walkout, which would have included enhanced security. Additionally, the administration and security personnel would have ensured that students avoid high-traffic areas…