Education Week: Philly Students Plan Walkout in Wake of Attacks:
"Philadelphia
Some Philadelphia high school students say they fear for their safety after a series of assaults last week and won't be attending classes.
The president of the Chinese American Student Association at South Philadelphia High School said Sunday that students will meet elsewhere during school hours this week.
Wei Chen says the group will continue to talk with district officials.
Tensions between black and Asian students at the school erupted in assaults last week. Ten students were suspended and several sought medical treatment."
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