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Williamson County Plans For National School Walkout
Director of Schools Mike Looney says principals setting up areas for "peaceful assembly" during next week's planned walkout.

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Director of Schools Mike Looney says principals setting up areas for "peaceful assembly" during next week's planned walkout.

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