University Press

Not in the syllabus: Students lead their own lessons on free speech

In a classroom within the College of Education at Florida Atlantic University’s Boca Raton campus, a lesson on First ...
Reason

Public School Teacher Lacks First Amendment Right to Put Foot-High Crucifix on Classroom Wall

A short excerpt from today's >17K-word decision by Judge Sarah Russell (D. Conn.) in Arroyo-Castro v. Gasper: The dispute centers around whether Ms. Castro [a New Britain schoolteacher] has the right ...
CBS News

Are teachers' social media posts on Charlie Kirk protected by the First Amendment?

Two Massachusetts teachers and a staff member have been placed on leave this week and a fourth staff member is under investigation over posts they allegedly made on social media about Charlie Kirk's ...
NBC4 Columbus

Coshocton schools accused of violating First Amendment after teacher leads prayer

COSHOCTON, Ohio (WCMH) — The Freedom From Religion Foundation alleged Coshocton City Schools violated the First Amendment when a teacher led a prayer during a school assembly. The Freedom From ...
Fox 23

OK student walkouts raise First Amendment questions for students, teachers and bystanders

TULSA, Okla. — Student walkout protests have been spreading across Oklahoma in response to Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions, sparking questions about the rights of everyone involved from ...

Ohio teacher told to remove poster with LGBTQ+ flags sues district

The Cincinnati teacher who displayed the "Hate Has No Home Here" poster he was ordered to remove has filed a federal lawsuit ...