Thousands of students in New York City walked out of schools to protest the lack of safety against the contagious Omicron COVID variant that has been spreading like wildfire, notes VICE News:
…thousands of students in New York City walked out of class to protest conditions and demand temporarily shutting down schools. Students are also planning a walkout this Friday in Boston, where 4,500 people have already signed a petition calling for a remote learning option. In Oakland, California, over 1,000 students signed a districtwide petition threatening to boycott classes entirely until the school district meets its demands—which include KN95 masks, increased testing, and more outdoor space for students to safely eat lunch.
(Sources: VICE News, Jillian Jorgensen/Twitter)