February 18, 2026 | Asheville, North Carolina — A series of student‑led walkouts across Western North Carolina schools protesting federal immigration enforcement have sparked widespread public debate over school responsibility, safety and the role of political activism in education. The demonstrations — involving hundreds of high school students marching into busy intersections and city streetsContinue reading “North Carolina High School Walkouts Trigger Debate Over ICE Protests and School Accountability”
