High school valedictorian allowed to pray at graduation
Prayer in public schools has been debated in classrooms and courtrooms for decades.* There have been cases involving a moment
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Students encouraged to power up in the classroom
Most middle and high schools have policies about electronic devices at school. They are either banned all together or limited
Is there a difference between religious expression and religious worship?
According to federal courts that have faced this question, there is a distinction between the two. Decades of litigation have
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
The “N” word is no ordinary word
You don’t have to look far to find an example of someone disciplined or fired for using the “N” word.
Don’t miss ABC’s Family movie “Cyberbu//y” on July 17th, 2011
Recent statistics indicate an increase in cyberbullying incidents in the United States. According to the Pew Research Center 58% of 12-year-olds in
Justices uphold parental rights to violent video exposure by their children
It has been an ongoing battle between the ten-billion-dollar video game industry and states attempting to legislate protection of minors.
Is encouraging someone to commit suicide “protected speech?”
That is what William Melchert-Dinkel is claiming in Minnesota. Dinkel was convicted of encouraging Mark Drybrough (age 32) and Nadia
Are benches at school an “open forum” for speech?
Three outside benches at La Jolla High School in California are designated by the administration as “senior benches.” They are
Should teachers have access to juvenile court records?
The debate over juvenile privacy and teacher safety is underway in Texas. A bill is before the legislature that would