Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier (1988)
Lesson Plan
This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court’s decision that established a school principal’s right to censor student articles in the school…
Overview
This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court’s decision that established a school principal’s right to censor student articles in the school newspaper. Students learn about the limits on student free speech in a school environment. Then they examine the issue of censorship and the reasons for imposing it.
Grade Levels
- 6-8
- 9-12
Learning Objectives
- Describe the rights protected by the First Amendment
- Identify the main arguments put forth in the case
- Define censorship and identify examples of it
- Describe the rationale behind the Supreme Court's decision
- Identify the impact of the Supreme Court's decision on the issue of student expression at school and individuals' rights