Tag: 1st Amendment
Ind. teacher resigns after post about Charlie Kirk
A personal post has crossed into public controversy, sparking debate over free speech in public schools following a teacher's resignation.
Tex. teachers get cheeky w/ 10 Commandments law
A new Texas law has gone into effect, saying "Ten Commandments." Texas teachers say, "Hold my Buddha." It's getting interesting.
Educators disciplined for posts about Kirk’s death
From Florida to Iowa, schools are moving fast against teachers whose posts spark outrage. But at what cost?
Donuts to democracy: Why listening matters
From Illinois high schools to the halls of power, students remind us that listening and learning are the antidotes to violence.
A year in jail? Flag burning faces renewed legal fight
Trump’s order challenges decades-old precedent, setting up a potential Supreme Court clash over protest and patriotism.
NY school to allow Bible verses on paid parking spot
A student challenged her school’s ban on Bible verses in a paid parking spot, raising questions about free speech and endorsement.
Kan. case pits A.I. surveillance vs. free student press
Kansas high school reporters claim their work was censored by an AI tool. Their federal lawsuit could shape student press rights.
Another judge pauses a 10 Commandments law
Texas joins La. and Ark. as courts strike down 10 Commandments mandates in schools, citing 1st Amendment protections for students.
Fla. can’t ban books for just describing sexual conduct
Acclaimed novels by Toni Morrison, John Green, and others were pulled under Florida's HB 1069. A judge has now ordered them back.
School may restrict gun-themed speech after shooting
6th Circuit upholds a Mich. school’s decision banning a “Come and Take It” gun hat, citing a recent school shooting and disruption concerns.