I disagree with everyone here.
There was a time, not long ago, when being an American meant we took pride in standing up for and defending four freedomes not just reducing them to a bumper sticker memes.
The teacher blew it. This could have become a great teachable moment by explaining that the first amendment protects the right to peacefully assemble and protest, and that while some might feel disrespected when it happens, the proper response is to respect and even to defend another citizens right to do so.
Also, the teacher should emphasize that the right to protest is not absolute, and that while schools are public places where protest is lawful, being disruptive or breaking school rules will not be tolerated.
This would have been a positive outcome and is exactly what the bill of rights is all about.
You are headed in the right direction. If the teacher says be quiet, be quiet. If the teacher says everyone sit down, sit down. If the teacher says stand up, stand up if you are physically able. It’s as simple as following directions. Otherwise chaos would be the norm.
There must be more to this story and I think little Danielle has been a troublemaker for a while.
EC