Students — some as young as elementary school-age — have descended on John Marshall Park in Washington, DC. Many of the students skipped school today despite being told that their absences will be considered unexcused. Follow for more updates:
From CNN's Rene Marsh and Ali Zaslav
Students — some as young as elementary school-age — have descended on John Marshall Park in Washington, DC.
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