The court cases cited provide valuable information that will guide my instruction and interactions with students. Having had two classes on law in the schools, I had some knowledge of the older cases, like Tinker v. Des Moines, but the newer cases provide additional guidelines for my own practice. I think the four court cases provide latitude for schools and educational professionals to keep various forms of speech and expression from disrupting schools and interfering with their mission. It was clearly demonstrated that overzealous administrators can cross the line in their actions, overreaching in their attempts to limit student expression. Living in Juneau, I saw firsthand the case of Morse v. Frederick unfold and recognize that Morse played into the hands of a teen, who may have been out just to gain attention. I certainly was surprised that the case went to the Supreme Court and that Frederick may consequently be seen as a true advocate for civil rights. To me, it shows how skewed our world has become, and that, while adhering to the law is essential for educational professionals, a good dose of common sense can be preventative as well.
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The court cases cited provide valuable information that will guide my instruction and interactions with students. Having had two classes on law in the schools, I had some knowledge of the older cases, like Tinker v. Des Moines, but the newer cases provide additional guidelines for my own practice. I think the four court cases provide latitude for schools and educational professionals to keep various forms of speech and expression from disrupting schools and interfering with their mission.
It was clearly demonstrated that overzealous administrators can cross the line in their actions, overreaching in their attempts to limit student expression. Living in Juneau, I saw firsthand the case of Morse v. Frederick unfold and recognize that Morse played into the hands of a teen, who may have been out just to gain attention. I certainly was surprised that the case went to the Supreme Court and that Frederick may consequently be seen as a true advocate for civil rights. To me, it shows how skewed our world has become, and that, while adhering to the law is essential for educational professionals, a good dose of common sense can be preventative as well.
Let's hear it for common sense...as the saying goes...it is not always so common.
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