Tinkering with High School Press: Kuhlmeier v. Hazelwood School District
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Authors
Melton, Sylvia Lee
Issue Date
1987
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20
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Journal Article
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INTRODUCTION|Historically, public high schools have been called "the symbol of our democracy and the most pervasive means for promoting our common destiny." In the celebrated case of Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District, the United States Supreme Court stated that the classroom is the "marketplace of ideas." High school students are entitled to express their views unless those views interfere with the operation and discipline of the schools. Thus, courts and legislatures have a responsibility to protect and preserve students' freedom of expression in public high schools. The Eighth Circuit decision in Kuhlmeier v. Hazelwood School...
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20 Creighton L. Rev. 1199 (1986-1987)
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Creighton University School of Law