Supporting Student Protest with Purpose

When students walk out, speak up, or organize around causes they care about, school leaders face a choice. We can view these moments as disruptions to control, or as expressions of learning to support. With thoughtful preparation and an open mindset, student protest can become a catalyst for growth, reflection, and community-building.

In schools across the country, students are raising their voices about the issues that shape their lives, including gun violence, climate change, and racial injustice. They are not waiting until adulthood to…