NYC Students Stage Walkout to Protest Gaza Conflict and School Policies

High school students, supported by teacher groups, demand ceasefire and changes in educational practices.

Over 1,000 students from various boroughs participated in the walkout.
Protesters gathered at the Department of Education headquarters in Manhattan.
Organizers provided toolkits outlining students' rights and protest plans.
Students called for a ceasefire in Gaza and a reevaluation of U.S. support for Israel.
The Department of Education warned of potential disciplinary actions for participating students.