The First Amendment in Schools: Resource Guide

Introduction | The First Amendment and Public Schools | Censorship | How Big a Problem is Censorship? | Roles and Responsibilities | Censorship Policies | Resource Guide

We’ve put together a series of fact sheets for use by students, parents, and educators, to understand threats to free expression in schools, and how to respond. These materials review First Amendment cases and principles as they have arisen in the school setting, but they are not intended as legal advice.

Introduction: “Avoiding Censorship in Schools”| Religious Expression in the Public Schools | Sex and Sexuality Education | Harassment and Hate Speech | Student Publications | Student Expression: Web Pages, Dress Codes, and More | Access to Information on the Internet | Teachers’ Rights | Parents’ Rights