Is wearing the confederate flag to school protected as “symbolic speech”?
The display of the Confederate flag, as shown here, has been the subject of numerous lawsuits. In January, 2009, a
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Do any states have laws that protect student expression rights?
The answer is yes – there are a handful of states with laws regarding different forms of student expression rights. As you know,
An exception to Zero Tolerance?
You may have read about 17-year-old Kim Peters, a senior at Willow Canyon High School in Phoenix, Arizona. Kim started
Do students have a right to cell phone privacy while at school?
In May, 2007 a school security officer at Monarch High School in Colorado saw a 16-year-old sophomore smoking in the
Can I access my personal site from a school computer?
Jon* attended middle school in Ohio. On his own time and computer he created a website describing the exploits of his friends
Can I get in trouble at school for what I write on my home computer?
The short answer is “it depends.” If your comments on the Internet amount to a threat to anyone or cause disruption
Can I get in trouble for swearing?
Depending on the circumstances, using profanity or offensive hand gestures may cause you serious problems. In some parts of the country,
What are my rights as a LGBTQ teenager?
The law doesn′t distinguish between gay, lesbian, bisexual, heterosexual (straight) or transgender teenagers. The rights and protections provided are equally applicable
What is sexual harassment?
Test your knowledge of sexual harassment by taking this true-or false quiz: (T )(F) Sexual harassment is a problem
What if I′m discriminated against based on my age, sex, or race?
Discrimination is defined as treating someone differently based on something other than merit, such as race, age, or gender.You might