Knox County Schools put students on notice Thursday that walking out of class Friday to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement could land them in trouble, setting up a high-profile showdown between organizers and district leaders. The student-led “You Can Make A Difference” action is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Friday, with participants expected to leave class, gather at World’s Fair Park, then head toward the city-county building downtown. A memo to principals outlining possible penalties has already drawn fire from advocates who argue students are engaging in constitutionally protected speech.
District guidance to principals
In its guidance to school leaders, the district labels leaving school without permission and disrupting class as Level 3…..