Free Speech 3.0: Student Expression in the Digital Age
A quick resource guide to First Amendment issues for students, parents, teachers, administrators
and anyone else who cares about freedom of speech in high schools
First Amendment issues in schools are growing more complicated with the proliferation of digital technology.
As students log on to social networking sites by the millions, the line between free speech and protection in
schools keeps blurring. The rise in new media has brought many students in a sharp conflict with policies of
school administrators. This timely report, generated for students and educators alike, is a reference guide
that ensures school policies and student behavior conforms to First Amendment rights in the Information Age.
Chapter 1: Speaking Freely in the Digital Age
This chapter illustrates the fight over security and freedom in the Digital Age.
Chapter 2: Social Networking: Friend or Foe?
This chapter explores how social networking sites have become a point of contention in the debate over
online free speech.
Chapter 3: The Fight Over Filters
This chapter discusses the controversial debate over using internet filters in schools.
Chapter 4: Getting Smart about the Internet
This chapter summarizes a report by Marjorie Heins and Christina Cho of the Free Expression Policy Project
on how encouraging students to become media literate will offer protection against First Amendment violations.
Chapter 5: The Legal Landscape
This chapter explores key legal decisions affecting free speech in schools today.
Chapter 6: The Path Toward a Policy
This chapter highlights suggestions from various conference participants for creating policies to protect
students’ rights and maintain a sound learning environment in schools.
Chapter 7: Participation List
The list of conference participants.
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