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Author: Nikki McGee

Bullying in the digital age

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September 4, 2012September 5, 2018 Nikki McGee

The explosion of social media and technology has opened doors to new outlets of communication. This has presented school administrators – and judges – with major questions about how First Amendment protections online may differ from those in person.

Tagged Fall 2012, reports

Hazelwood’s expanding influence

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September 4, 2012September 5, 2018 Nikki McGee

When making its ruling in Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier, the Supreme Court stated in it’s opinion that it “need not now decide whether the same degree of deference is appropriate with respect to school-sponsored expressive activities at the college and university level.” The need to decide may not be far off.

Tagged Fall 2012, Hazelwood SchoolDistrict v. Kuhlmeier, reports

N.C. outlaws fake social media profiles of school officials

News
August 1, 2012September 5, 2018 Nikki McGee

Less than a month after the Supreme Court’s ruling upholding the right to make false claims, North Carolina has made it illegal for students to make fake social media profiles mocking school administrators.

Tagged North Carolina, social media, social-media use

Superintendent, police investigate gossip Twitter account about Minn. school

News
July 20, 2012September 5, 2018 Nikki McGee

School administrators and local police are investigating a Twitter account they say was created by several students and recent graduates of Worthington High School to gossip about classmates.

Tagged Minnesota, social-media use, Worthington High School

Del. lawmakers vote to ban colleges from asking for social media passwords

News
July 6, 2012September 5, 2018 Nikki McGee

On the last day of its session, the Delaware legislature passed a bill which prohibits both public and private colleges and universities from requiring students to hand over their social media passwords.

Tagged delaware, social media, social media privacy

Florida Atlantic loses second student media director in two years

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June 6, 2012September 5, 2018 Nikki McGee

Florida Atlantic University will lose its second student media director in two years on June 18.Michael Gaede has served as FAU’s student media director since September.

Tagged College Student Media/Journalism

New York legislators propose bill to end anonymity in online comments

News
May 25, 2012September 5, 2018 Nikki McGee

A bill pending in the New York legislature would require website administrators, upon request of any viewer, to remove anonymous posts from a commenter who will not confirm their full name and home address.

Tagged New York

ACLU files new 'boobies' bracelet lawsuit; similar Ind. case settled

News
May 24, 2012December 4, 2018 Nikki McGee

TheACLU of Indiana filed a lawsuit against Fort Wayne Community Schools on May 18over an “I (Heart) Boobies” breast cancer awareness bracelet.

Tagged "I (heart) Boobies" bracelets, ACLE of Indiana, Fort Wayne Community Schools, Indiana, North Side High School

Groups release new guidelines on bullying, free speech — but some have concerns

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May 23, 2012September 5, 2018 Nikki McGee

After a year and a half of collaborating and drafting, “Harassment, Bullying and Free Expression,” a set of guidelines geared toward free and safe public schools, were released at a press conference Tuesday.The guide distinguishes between free speech and harassment.

Tagged cyberbullying, Off-campus Student Internet Speech

Ohio student settles lawsuit over 'Jesus is Not a Homophobe' shirt for $20,000

News
May 22, 2012December 4, 2018 Nikki McGee

WaynesvilleHigh School junior Maverick Couch will now be allowed to wear his “Jesus is Nota Homophobe” T-shirt to school whenever he chooses, following a settlement formalized Monday in federal court.

Tagged Ohio, Waynesville High School

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