What We Want to Know

WHAT WE KNOW
teacher bashing on youtube and facebook
being kicked off sports teams
suspension for fighting outside of school
teacher spies on internet
suspension for stuff on facebook
Phoebe Prince

WHAT WE WANT TO KNOW
if you can also be prosecuted for violent acts off the internet
are there any laws concerning these issues
personal stories/examples
GHS rules/views - interview principle and guidance councilor
what qualifies as bullying
what disciplining actions schools have taken
what activities can get students in trouble
do expulsions and suspensions benefit students
is it more common for student to be punished in school or outside of school

WHAT WE LEARNED AND WHERE
In some cases, such as J.S. v. Blue Mountain School District. the court ruled that student's freedom of speech wasn't being violated and suspended her
Tinker Decision- Students can be punished for online speech if administrators believe the posting could cause a "substantial disruption" of the school