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School walkouts are a form of student protest where students leave their classes and gather in a designated area, typically outside the school building. They are a way for students to raise awareness about issues they care about and push for change. Here are some examples of school walkouts throughout history:

• The Civil Rights Movement: In the 1960s, many students participated in walkouts to protest racial segregation in schools. These walkouts were a significant part of the Civil Rights Movement.

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  Civil Rights Movement School Walkout

• Gun Violence Protests: In 2018, there was a National School Walkout in the United States in response to the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Students walked out of their classes to demand stricter gun control laws.

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  National School Walkout 2018

• Other Issues: Students have also staged walkouts over a variety of other issues, such as climate change, budget cuts to education, and student loan debt.

It's important to remember that school walkouts can be controversial. Some people believe that students should stay in school and focus on their education. Others believe that walkouts are a valuable form of expression and can be an effective way to make change.