Dozens of Houston ISD students suspended for being ‘disruptive’ during immigration protest

Around 100 students walked out of class on Friday to protest President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. The district said the protest was "overwhelmingly peaceful" but some students “persisted with disruptive activities."

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A group of Houston ISD parents who are critical of state-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles and the district's board of managers are planning a student sick-out on Wednesday, when thousands are expected to participate.

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Houston ISD parents are organizing a student sick-out to protest Mike Miles

As many as 3,000 students are expected to miss school on Wednesday in protest of the district's state-appointed board of managers and superintendent.

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Pershing Middle School students, parents protest staffing turnover, Houston ISD leadership

It was the second school protest in two weeks as students and parents at Lantrip Elementary — where there also was a recent principal change with little explanation from the district — demonstrated for many of the same reasons.

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