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What happened in 1988 at Hazelwood East High School?
What happened in 1988 at Hazelwood East High School?
What did the principal do regarding the articles on divorce and teenage pregnancy?
What did the principal do regarding the articles on divorce and teenage pregnancy?
He prohibited these articles from being published.
What action did the student journalists take?
What action did the student journalists take?
They brought suit alleging that their First Amendment rights to freedom of speech had been violated.
What was the ruling of the Supreme Court in this case?
What was the ruling of the Supreme Court in this case?
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What was the justification provided by the Court for the principal's action?
What was the justification provided by the Court for the principal's action?
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In the Hazelwood School District, the principal said an article on teen pregnancy was ______.
In the Hazelwood School District, the principal said an article on teen pregnancy was ______.
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What did the principal believe about removing inappropriate material?
What did the principal believe about removing inappropriate material?
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Study Notes
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier Overview
- Case took place in 1988 involving students from Hazelwood East High School in Missouri.
- The students were part of a Journalism II class responsible for producing the school newspaper, The Spectrum.
Articles in Question
- Two articles slated for publication discussed sensitive topics: divorce and teenage pregnancy.
- Although names were changed, both stories involved students from the school.
Principal's Action
- The school principal prohibited the publication of the two articles, deeming them inappropriate for younger students.
Students' Response
- The student journalists filed a lawsuit, claiming their First Amendment rights to freedom of speech were violated by the principal's actions.
Supreme Court Ruling
- The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the principal's actions did not infringe upon the students' free speech rights.
- The Court acknowledged that the school had a legitimate interest in regulating school-sponsored publications to prevent the dissemination of inappropriate content.
- It determined that The Spectrum was not a public forum; instead, it served as a limited forum for student journalism, subject to school oversight.
Key Takeaway
- The case clarified that as long as there are legitimate reasons, school officials can exercise control over school-sponsored publications to maintain appropriateness for students.
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Test your knowledge on the landmark case of Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier. These flashcards cover key events and decisions made in 1988 regarding student journalism at Hazelwood East High School. Perfect for students and educators wanting to delve into this important legal case.