Category Archives: First Amendment

The Book of Revelations: The Future of Religious Schools Post-Carson v. Makin

Posted on September 13, 2024 by Brent Villasenor

By: Brenton Villasenor Even if you can, does it mean you should? Many religious school advocates may soon have to answer this question. The Supreme Court’s Carson v. Makin decision in June 2022 was perhaps one of the more significant … Continue reading →

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Teachers’ Freedom of Expression on Social Media: How free are teachers to speak their mind on their personal social media accounts? – by Rachel Nordhoff

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Miranda Johnson

How free are teachers to speak their mind on their personal social media accounts? With the rise of social media, teachers are in the public eye more than ever before. As students’ First Amendment rights have been put under a … Continue reading →

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The Mahanoy Decision and a Lost Opportunity for a Clear Ruling on Cyberbullying by Isabella Winkler

Posted on August 9, 2022 by Miranda Johnson

Any former high school student remembers the drama of varsity athletics, whether you were an athlete or not. Filling the limited spots on the varsity team meant feelings were hurt, hearts broken, and dreams crushed. Brandi Levy, the underage plaintiff … Continue reading →

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Critical Race Theory and Higher Education’s Newest Battle Over Tenure and Academic Freedom by Elizabeth Becker

Posted on August 9, 2022 by Miranda Johnson

Since January of 2021, state legislatures have proposed over 100 bills limiting teaching in classrooms. These topics include race, American history, gender identity, sexual orientation, politics, and Critical Race Theory (understanding the social constructs of race and the systemic barriers … Continue reading →

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What Does the Mahanoy Decision Mean for Off-Campus Speech and Title IX?, by Jenny Lee

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Miranda Johnson

Can schools discipline students for what they post online? While the classic lawyer’s answer—“It depends”—still applies, the window has just gotten a bit narrower. In June, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of a former high school cheerleader who was … Continue reading →

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School Bell Tolls on Employee Expression: Teachers’ First Amendment Rights, by Jennifer Babisak

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Miranda Johnson

Jennifer Babisak is a part-time law student at Loyola University Chicago School of Law and a student in Loyola’s Education Law Practicum Continue reading →

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