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Tag: discipline for social-media posts

Nursing student removed from program over Facebook posts seeks Supreme Court review

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February 27, 2017September 5, 2018 Jessica Kelham-Hohler

A case that began with a series of Facebook posts and reached a court ruling that challenged First Amendment protections for students on social media is now making its way to the Supreme Court.

Tagged blog, Blogroll, discipline for social-media posts, Keefe v. Adams et al, off-campus social-media use, recent-news, Supreme Court, SupremeCourt

Illinois high school suspends 10 for tweets

News
October 27, 2012September 5, 2018 Sara Gregory

Ten students were suspended this week from an Illinois high school for comments they made on Twitter, and the principal says more suspensions could follow for students protesting the school’s decision.

Tagged discipline for social-media posts, Granite City High School, Illinois, social-media use

Minn. high court: University can discipline student for online cadaver comments

News
June 20, 2012December 4, 2018 Seth Zweifler

The Minnesota Supreme Court held Wednesday that public universities can restrict the speech of students in “professional programs” when the program has rules consistent with established professional standards.

Tagged discipline for social-media posts, Minnesota, social media, Tatro v. University of Minnesota, University of Minnesota

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