When do you think it's appropriate for school to punish students for their online speech?
when sexist or racist comments are posted about other students
when students criticize the administration
and its decisions
when students demean or make fun of a
teacher
when students post photos or videas of other students that are revealing
when students spread hurtful lies and rumors about other students
when students spread hurtful lies and rumors about teachers
when students post altered photos to create rude images of students or teachers
when students cyberbully other students
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Overall, it is appropriate for schools to punish students for their online speech when it is harmful, discriminatory, or disruptive to the school environment. This includes situations such as making sexist or racist comments about other students, criticizing the administration, demeaning or making fun of teachers, posting revealing photos or videos of other students, spreading hurtful lies and rumors about others, and participating in cyberbullying. Schools have a responsibility to create a safe and respectful learning environment, and addressing online speech that goes against these values is necessary in order to maintain that environment.
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