About 600 young people from 11 Boston schools participated in student walkouts there, according to the school district, which serves nearly 52,000 pupils. Many protesting students returned to classrooms later, while others went home after taking part in peaceful demonstrations. In a statement, Boston Public Schools said it supports students advocating for their beliefs and vowed to listen to their concerns. Earlier this week, students at several New York City schools staged a walkout to protest what they said were inadequate safety measures. The Omicron surge appears to be slowing in areas of the country that were hit first.
