NightSide - Boston Students Walk Out

BOSTON (CBS) - Boston City Councilor Tito Jackson encouraged a student walk out today as part of a demonstration protesting cuts to the education budget. Hundreds of students rallied outside City Hall in an effort to have their voice heard. It's obviously inspiring to see young people getting involved, but was leaving school early necessary? Mayor Walsh criticized the protest, saying that with the MCAS (a graduation requirement) starting today, and finals right around the corner, students should be in the classroom.

Originally broadcast May 18th, 2016.