Should a principal or other school authority be able to silence other forms of student speech? If so, under what conditions? How does speech by an individual student differ from speech by the school newspaper?…
I, _______, agree that school officials should be able to remove student publications when they believe material is unsuitable for younger students, or for reasons it could possibly disrupt the educational curriculum. If students are allowed "freedom of speech" other students could be slandered indirectly such as what occured in this case or fights may ensue due to disagreements. Yes, we as Americans have rights to speak our minds freely, but most students are minors and are under the supervision of the school. The school has the right to control what is allowed within its walls and must moniter students' doings in order to ensure the safety and eduaction of all students.…
Opinion: I agree with the majority on this one, we as students do not lose our rights when we enter the school and we should be allowed to demonstrate within the school as per our first amendment right. The school system does not have the authority to dictate our…
In the case of Tinker v. Des Moines five brave students decided to wear black armbands to school in protest of the Vietnam War. Even though they were threatened with suspension they still decided to wear them. They got suspended until they would agree to not wear the armbands but still wore all black clothes to school for the rest of in year. Students should be able to protest in schools because of the first amendment, their opinions matter just as much as adults, and while some think they should students don’t just give up their constitutional rights just because they’re at school.…
Schools may regulate student speech that results in a material and substantial disruption within the school. Tinker v. Des Moines Indep. Cmty. Sch. Dist., 393 U.S. 503, 509, 513 (1969). Garner Vo-Tech must show either that there was an actual disruption within the school or that officials reasonably anticipated a material and substantial disruption was likely to occur. Alternatively, the Court could expand the exception found in Morse that waives the disruption requirement and include speech that calls for the bullying and harassment of a specific student. Morse v. Fredrick, 551 U.S. 393, 407 (2007).…
Does taking the right for students to wear armbands to a public school violate students’ freedom of speech protections from the First Amendment? Did the…
2. In favor of the Tinker children, it could be argued that of course since they were American citizens attending an American school, they are entitled to their rights to the same extent that a non-minor not in school is. Because it has been ruled the picketing, a form of protest, is a form of symbolic speech, and wearing these black armbands is also a form of protest, that it should be protected under the First Amendment as well. This is compounded by the Fourteenth Amendment, which extends Freedom of Speech to governments, such as school systems.…
Unless the kids are saying something pertaining to the school they should have the right to say it without getting in trouble. Like if a kid says something about shooting up a school then the school can punish him. But if it’s something that doesn’t directly connect to the school like saying racist jokes then they shouldn’t get in trouble by the school because it doesn’t directly pertain the school. Giving punishments in school for something outside of school is like punishing someone for rape when they only shoplifted. So school should only punish for things done in…
Student's Fourth Amendment rights shouldn't be limited in schools, but they still are. In school students' privacy is being invaded legally. There's no warrant needed to search students on school grounds. They could be unreasonable searches. School authority shouldn't be allowed to search students. Limiting rights in certain places is unconstitutional and shouldn't be…
As American citizens, according to the 1st Amendment in the Bill of Rights of the Constitution of the United States, we have the right to freedom of speech. However, in certain vicinities, such as public schools, that freedom is limited. Teachers for example, cannot discuss their own political or religious views with students. In addition, neither the teacher nor the student is allowed to profane. These types of restrictions are justified by saying there is a certain time and place for those subjects and school is not the proper place. School is for fundamental education and obtaining a broad view of the world without students being compelled into believing or acting based on the views of the teachers.…
When America was created, it was supposed to be a place where people could have rights such as freedom of speech and press. Freedom of speech means that citizens have the right to say and think whatever they want. Freedom of press allows citizens to write down and publish their thoughts no matter how contradictory they are. Schools around America have contradicted this freedom by banning…
Dress codes are one of the largest controversial topics talked about around the country. Everyone has a different opinion. Parents are raging; some because their kid can’t wear a certain outfit to school, and some because they believe that kids dress inappropriate at school. Let’s discuss some of the big dress code issues in schools’; for…
School dress codes protect students and staff members from presenting themselves in an improper manner. Without a clear and concise dress code, students would test the waters and would wear inappropriate clothing to a place of learning. Sexual assault can happen to anyone regardless of what they wear however if students dress modest they will have a better chance of not getting assaulted. The school has to emplace rules and restrictions so students are able to go to school without a worry of being looked at in an inappropriate way. The way someone presents themselves is very important as when you meet someone you judge the person by how they look. It is understandable to see that the rules set for the school district are strict. School is…
Although many people think that not having a dress code is freedom of expression, I disagree. Outside of school you should have your freedom of expression, but at school you should be more focused on getting taught. Whenever you wear uniforms it makes it be less emphasis on how you look, and more emphasis on learning and schooling. Dress codes in school reduce social conflict and peer pressure that may be associated with looks and appearance. Dress codes also promote a serious…
The need for freedom does not require much explanation. Freedom is one of humankind’s “Inalienable rights.”It may be one of the more difficult of the basic needs for student to meet in school, but if we hope to help students become responsible members of a democratic society, then it is important that we allow them to experience freedom in their formative years. When we talk about freedom, we are not saying that students have license ( freedom without responsibility) to do or say anything they want. But there are specific strategies that can provide students with dozens of ways of meeting their freedom in responsible ways. In other words it is better to allow your student to experience their freedom and to be a responsible member in the same time through different practices. The need for freedom can be divided into two major types: freedom to and freedom from.…