Civics 101 IRL 1: Free Speech in Schools
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Nov 24, 2017 Delve into the fascinating world of student rights as landmark Supreme Court cases shape free speech in schools. Explore whether political protest is permissible in classrooms and the nuances of lewd speech under the First Amendment. Discover the balance between student expression and school authority, especially in school publications. The history of First Amendment rights is rich, particularly with ties to significant moments like the Vietnam War protests.
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Tinker v. Des Moines
- 13-year-old Mary Beth Tinker and her brother John protested the Vietnam War by wearing armbands at school.
- They were suspended, received threats, and their case went to the Supreme Court.
Tinker Standard
- The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of the Tinkers, establishing the Tinker Standard.
- This standard protects student speech in schools unless it is disruptive.
Bethel v. Frazier
- Matt Frazier gave a lewd speech nominating a friend at school and got suspended.
- This led to the Bethel v. Frazier case, questioning if lewd speech is protected.