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Tagrights at school

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One court says censorship extends to elementary, middle school and colleges

Julea Ward was a graduate student at Eastern Michigan University. She was studying to be a counselor. In one of 

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What do you think about raising the dropout age to 18?

In January, 2012, the President gave his annual State of the Union address to Congress. Regarding education in America, the 

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Student’s newspaper article on gay adoption causes stir at high school

Brandon Wegner is a 15 year-old student at Shawano Community High School in Wisconsin. The school’s journalism classes produce The 

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Censorship of yearbook photo allows school to profit

Sydney Spies is an 18-year-old senior at Durango High School in Colorado. She aspires to be a model and wanted 

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Are school lockers obsolete?

In addition to the expense of providing every student a locker is the concern regarding safety on campus. Some educators 

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Off-campus bullying addressed by only 13 states

In a new study of state bullying laws and policies, only thirteen states authorize school districts  to take action when 

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Pellet gun at school violates zero tolerance policy

As you know, many middle schools and high schools across the country have zero-tolerance policies regarding drugs, alcohol and weapons. 

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10 Student Free Speech Cases – from Raunchy Photos to Douchebag Principals

When can a school punish a student for online speech made off campus? That is the question that schools and 

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U. S. Department of Education issues warning about banning gay-straight clubs at school

In 1984, Congress passed the Equal Access Act to prevent discrimination against religious groups in public schools. This federal law 

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Police pepper spray child at school

There is a difference between corporal punishment at school and using physical restraint with a student who presents a danger to others. 

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