Expelled for Facebook comment that teacher is bipolar
Three students at Chapel Hill Middle School in Georgia were disciplined in March, 2011 for their posts on Facebook. Although
Teacher sent to principal’s office over bumper sticker
Tarah Ausburn has been a teacher in Arizona for many years. Recently she’s been at Imagine Prep High School. In early 2011, she
X-ray machines at school?
That’s right. Schools in Illinois, New York, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia have installed x-ray systems like those found in airports
Baking Cakes in Kigali
Baking Cakes in Kigali by Gaile Parkin (2009) This book takes place in Kigali, Rwanda in the aftermath of the
Search of student returning to campus legal
A Southern California high school has a policy authorizing the search of students who go off-campus during the school day.
Know your rights at school – dress codes
If you are curious about students’ rights at school concerning freedom of speech and expression, check out this podcast discussing
Student Miranda rights: being questioned by the police at school
The case of J.D.B. v. North Carolina was argued before the U.S. Supreme Court last week. The case involves the
No age limit to petition the government – First Amendment
Over the years, states have adopted everything from rocks to insects as symbols of their unique qualities. New Hampshire is
“I’m going to end it” motivates teen to act
These are the words that Ashley Craig’s close friend said to her. He also told Ashley “I don’t have any
Sexting is not just for students
Melinda Dennehy was a language teacher for three years at a New Hampshire high school. In 2010 she sent several photos