GREENSBORO, N.C. — Students across North Carolina left their classrooms Friday as part of a nationwide call to end gun violence in schools. At least 12 schools participated in the walkouts, including Weaver Academy in Greensboro.
The effort was part of the Students Demand Action movement, a national protest led by young people who say they are tired of living with the fear of school shootings.
“We’re, like, fed up with the school shootings and everything, so that’s why we’re doing this,” said Weaver High School student Caliyah Garrett.“We’re, like, fed up with the school shootings and everything, so that’s why we’re doing this,” said Weaver High School student Caliyah Garrett…