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Explores free speech and expression issues for teenagers, using material drawn from a diverse selection of primary and secondary sources.

Describes the case of Tinker v. Des Moines including each side's claims, the outcome, and excerpts from the Supreme Court justices' decisions.

Through commentary, excerpts of relevant cases, and exercises and class projects, this book provides students with the tools to gain an understanding and appreciation of democratic freedoms and challenges, underscoring students' responsibility in preserving constitutional principles.

Students and the Bill of Rights : constitutional rights in school -- Point: zero tolerance policies instill discipline and increase safety in schools -- Counterpoint: zero tolerance policies are unfair and deprive students of due process -- Point: safety concerns must trump Fourth Amendment rights in public schools -- Counterpoint: students must now lose their Fourth Amendment protections and privacy rights -- Point: school uniforms and dress codes...

Presents extracts and analysis of recent court decisions dealing with such issues on students' rights as the right of schools to conduct searches of students, to censor student publications and limit freedom of expression, and to permit drug tests of student athletes.