The United States Supreme Court in Kennedy v. Bremerton Sch. Dist. held that a local school district violated the First Amendment freedom of religious expression rights when it directed an assistant football coach to stop praying on the fifty-yard line of a high school football field after each game. In finding for the high-school football coach,…

Imagine a teacher who posted pictures of their favorite presidential candidate during the election season or a teacher who displayed a poster with the tenets of Scientology in the classroom. At issue in those scenarios is the extent to which teachers' expression in the classroom is protected by the First Amendment. This column focuses on a recent…

Group decision-making can result in important benefits for organizational effectiveness. However, collaborative environments do not emerge organically. Effective leadership is critical for group success. Educational leaders must understand group processes and the importance of creating a culture that supports collaboration. Student discipline for…

Surveys Florida high school newspaper advisors' knowledge of and attitudes about district publication policies to investigate whether the Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier ruling caused a change in school district publication policies. Finds that school district publications policies are not more restrictive than before the Hazelwood decision. (SR)

In "Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier," the Supreme Court upheld public secondary school officials' right to control the content of a school-sponsored, curriculum-based newspaper so long as their decision is "reasonably related to legitimate pedagogical concerns." This article examines education officials' responses to…

Discusses the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier, dealing with school publication censorship. Suggests that although school officials may impose some restrictions on the speech of students, teachers, and other members of the school community, several ways exist to protect the vitality of school-sponsored student…

Stresses the importance of writing policies to ensure content control in high school journalism and to avoid censorship. Reviews the Supreme Court decision in Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier case and its effect on journalism in higher education. Provides points to consider when writing policies. (PA)

Analyzes recent federal court decision striking down school anti-harassment policy on First Amendment grounds. Discusses freedom of expression rights in public setting as compared to public-school context. Argues decision incorrectly relies on law developed outside public-school context, unjustifiably finds violation of First Amendment, and may…

Discusses the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier, dealing with school publication censorship. Outlines implications for college-level journalism, and suggests actions that professional journalism organizations can take to support student publications. (MM)

The 1988 Supreme Court decision in Hazelwood School District vs. Kuhlmeier, characterized by deference to school officials in controlling speech and publications, is examined in the context of 10 higher education cases citing the decision. It is concluded that higher education in general, faculty in particular, should be concerned about an…

The Supreme Court's consideration of the issue of First Amendment protection for the student press is examined in this paper by analyzing "Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier," where the court ruled that the school is the publisher and that the principal has the right to regulate the content of the newspaper in "any reasonable…

The purpose of this lesson packet is to raise issues about student rights of free expression in public schools. Included are preparatory reading material and two classroom simulation activities. The lessons are based on the U.S. Supreme Court case of Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier, in which a Missouri high school principal and school district were sued by…