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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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
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
Your Bill of Rights
At one point or another we all cover the “Bill of Rights” in history class, but somewhere in the teacher’s
Can you be arrested for flipping off a cop?
A 35 year old man in Colorado was criminally charged in May 2011 for exactly this conduct – flipping off a cop.
Top 5 prom stories of students fighting for their right to date, dance & dress
In recent years, there have been several cases involving lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students challenging school officials over
Do students have a right to express themselves at school through music & art?
Are you at liberty in school to sing or write music using any words or phrases? Does the method of communication give
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
Do you have free speech rights online?
You know that some blogs, message boards, and chatrooms are full of negative comments and trashtalk. If you are the
Will my Facebook posts hurt me later on?
Katie Evans is a college freshman in Florida. In 2007, when she was an 18-year-old high school senior in Florida,