Thread: NOT TODAY KIDS: Students at Maryland High School Attempt Walkout – School Locks Them

Kevin M. Maxwell, Ph.D.Chief Executive Officer

November 17, 2016

Dear Parents and Guardians:

It has come to our attention that a mass student walkout is planned for Friday, November 18.This demonstration is not organized by Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS).

All students enjoy meaningful freedom of speech, press, assembly and religion, as stated in our Students Rights & Responsibilities Handbook. Many students have expressed strong feelings on both sides of the political spectrum over the recent presidential election. We have encouraged faculty and staff to guide students towards safe outlets of expression that do not disrupt the school day. PGCPS officials have been in contact with several local organizations about facilitating a youth-led conversation in the coming weeks for the broader community.

We take no position on the spirit or intent of the walkout; however, the event does raise serious student safety concerns. Leaving school grounds unaccompanied may cause harm to students’ personal well-being. Please note that students who are absent from class due to the walkout will be marked unexcused.

Parents, please assist us in ensuring that students follow PGCPS rules and procedures. Talk to your child about any concerns over the election and the unintended consequences of their actions. Please encourage them to seek safe, respectful outlets for expression. Our schools will continue to be places of learning where all students feel welcome, safe and valued.

Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,Kevin M. Maxwell, Ph.D.Chief Executive Officer

http://www1.pgcps.org/uploadedFiles/...t%20Letter.pdf

Just supply (at faculty expense) some playdough and a crying room like I read one college was doing for their students. Of course the playdough can only be used before school, between classes, during lunch, and after school. No playdough modeling on the taxpayers dime! Crying towels could also be provided by school staff.

It makes you wonder if changing the voting age to 18 was a mistake, too young, too immature? It was changed based on draft age during Vietnam War. Since there is no draft now, the whole premise for it no longer exists.

Originally Posted by Judy

It makes you wonder if changing the voting age to 18 was a mistake, too young, too immature? It was changed based on draft age during Vietnam War. Since there is no draft now, the whole premise for it no longer exists.

I've heard the human brain doesn't mature until age 23. I'm not suggesting that as a voting age. Just pointing it out.

Originally Posted by MW

I've heard the human brain doesn't mature until age 23. I'm not suggesting that as a voting age. Just pointing it out.

A person's brain can mature and they can still be as dumb as a bag of rocks.
How many people over 23 voted for Hillary.

But an older voting age kept people who are too young to participate in this very adult process of elections out of them until they're a bit more developed and mature to understand what they're involved in. It's something to think about.

These days a lot of 18-19 year old 'kids' are just starting their liberal indoctrination by liberal college professors.