High school students traveled from across the U.S. to attend President Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20, 2017. And many more watched the historic events on television, sharing their thoughts on social media.
Mr. Harris's class from California at a popular D.C. landmark:
Mrs. Murat's class from New York shared this view from the inauguration:
We made it to the viewing section! #Inauguration @MECSDSpartans @MEHSPrincipal @VanFossenJason @WBNG12News @wicztv pic.twitter.com/26dk4Q4QcK
— Rachel Murat (@MrsMurat) January 20, 2017
Mr. Feinstein's AP U.S. government class watched the inauguration at West Potomac High School in Virginia:
Administering the presidential oath. @NewsHourExtra pic.twitter.com/MA8Iemcz2Y — Feinstein APUS (@FeinsteinAPUS) January 20, 2017
Discussing President Trump's inaugural address and what it means to them. @NewsHourExtra pic.twitter.com/y2xy1F9wkD — Feinstein APUS (@FeinsteinAPUS) January 20, 2017
Mr. Erikson in Minnesota posed this question to his students after President Trump raised the issue in his inaugural address:
"Our education system, flushed with cash, which deprives students of all knowledge." Your thoughts, #vvmsgov ? — Erik Anderson (@MrAndersonGov) January 20, 2017
Ms. Holmes's students in Tennessee also discussed this point and raised other questions:
#inauguration Q's from students: does "America first!" mean we won't help anyone? — Mary-Owen Holmes (@MsHolmesTeach) January 20, 2017
#Inauguration Q's from students: is he saying we're getting a terrible education? — Mary-Owen Holmes (@MsHolmesTeach) January 20, 2017
Virginia's West Potomac High School student newspaper live tweeted the inauguration:
Pence takes the oath of Office pic.twitter.com/5HFfyY3Gy2 — West Potomac Wire (@thewpwire) January 20, 2017
"We are transferring power for Washington from Washington to the people."- Mr.Trump — West Potomac Wire (@thewpwire) January 20, 2017
Ms. Ramos in California watched the inauguration with her AP U.S. government students:
@griffinjen07 Here's what we are doing- know there's more than we will get to. Headline idea from @JustinChristen pic.twitter.com/X75K78079I — Liz Ramos (@historytechie) January 20, 2017
@vicpasquantonio I also have sparkling cider for after Trump speaks (Just as we did in Gov classes 4 Obama) Toast new admin & hope4success — Liz Ramos (@historytechie) January 20, 2017
Ms. Day's middle school social studies class in Louisiana watched the inauguration together:
Watched the inauguration during class today. We discussed the importance of peaceful transfer of power. #InaugurationDay pic.twitter.com/Iuz4iwyrwe — Virginia Day (@VirginiaDay08) January 20, 2017
Justin Christensen, social studies teacher in California and co-founder of #hsgovchat, shares this photo (see tweet below) to discuss the role of public opinion as a president takes office:
Good to share with students. Reflects the difference in their incoming approval ratings. #hsgovchat #sschat #govchristensen https://t.co/iNbupyDbwB — Justin Christensen (@JustinChristen) January 20, 2017
The crowd size comparison, from 2009 and today. pic.twitter.com/iMYZy9PRK8 — Matt Viser (@mviser) January 20, 2017
