K-12 Education

High School Students Hold Walkout to Support Peer Students from Another School after Racist Incidents

In a walkout organized by their classmates, dozens of high school students walked out of classes peacefully, denounced reported racist conduct by members of their school community and supported students at a neighboring predominantly Black school that were reportedly the victims of racist comments. Parents also appeared in solidarity and called for action by administrators and the school board to address the incidents.

Education Peaceful Protest/Demonstration

CBS News • IL • Sep 9, 2026

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Facing School Closure, Parents File Lawsuit to Block State Education Voucher Program Expansion

Eleven parents filed a lawsuit arguing that universal expansion of the state's education voucher program, without corresponding reform of the public-school funding formula, threatens their children’s constitutional right to an adequate public education.

Education Litigation/Court Challenge

West Virginia Watch • WV • Sep 6, 2026

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How High School Students and Young Adults Helped Flip an Incumbent School Board

High-school students and young adults attended board meetings, organized with peers, canvassed neighborhoods and contacted voters. Some participated even though they were too young to vote themselves.

Education Coalition Building/Community Organizing Public Testimony/Written Comments Public Meeting/Town Hall Participation

Suncoast Searchlight • Sarasota, FL • Sep 4, 2026

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Community Task Force Advocacy Leads School District to Add African American U.S. History Class as Graduation Requirement Option

After a recommendation and sustained advocacy by a community Task Force of African American leaders and advocates, the public school district added African American U.S. History as an option for meeting district's high school graduation requirement for U.S. history and social science.

Education Coalition Building/Community Organizing Public Task Force

The Sacramento Bee • Sacramento, CA • Jul 3, 2026

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Hundreds of High School Students Rally to Promote Activism, Support for Democracy

Youth-organized off-campus rally sought to get more teens on the streets to voice their concerns about threats to democracy and civil liberties.

Civil Liberties & Human Dignity Peaceful Protest/Demonstration

The Bulletin • Bend, OR • Feb 13, 2026

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