Second Aurora student walkout draws hundreds

Hundreds of students left class for the protest, just days after a larger demonstration led to arrests.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Students in Aurora, Colorado held another walkout protest on Tuesday, with hundreds leaving their classes to participate. This comes just a few days after a larger demonstration in the city, which had turned chaotic and resulted in police arrests.

Why it matters

Student protests and walkouts have become increasingly common across the United States, as young people seek to voice their concerns on issues like gun violence, climate change, and racial injustice. The situation in Aurora highlights the ongoing tensions and debates around these student-led actions.

The details

Hundreds of students left their classes in Aurora, Colorado on Tuesday to participate in a walkout protest. This comes just a few days after a larger demonstration in the city, which had turned chaotic and resulted in several arrests by the police.

  • The initial student walkout in Aurora took place a few days prior to the second protest on Tuesday.
  • The second walkout on Tuesday saw hundreds of students leaving their classes to participate.

The players

Aurora, Colorado

A city in Colorado where the student walkout protests have taken place.

Leslie Moreno

A reporter covering the student walkout protests in Aurora.

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What they’re saying

“Hundreds left class. Just a few days back, there was a bigger protest. That one got chaotic, and police arrested some people.”

— Leslie Moreno, Reporter (fox32chicago.com)

The takeaway

The student walkout protests in Aurora highlight the ongoing activism and civic engagement of young people, as they seek to make their voices heard on important social and political issues facing their community and the country.