Tinker v. Des Moines and students' right to free speech : debating Supreme Court decisions -- Tinker versus Des Moines and students' right to free speech
Examines the 1969 Supreme Court case involving John and Mary Beth Tinker and Christopher Eckhardt, students who broke school rules while protesting the Vietnam War and were expelled, discusses the right to free expression, and includes a moot court exercise.
Content Note
"Surrounded by the antiwar movement" -- The right to protest -- Hawks and Doves -- Constitutional rights for young people -- Taking a stand for free speech -- The case for the students -- The case for the school district -- The Supreme Court decides -- Striking the balance: the legacy of Tinker v. Des Moines -- Moot Court: your turn to debate.