Free speech in the classroom is a common debate. The first Amendment of the Constitution states that people have the right of expression and free speech. Some people believe students should be able to freely express themselves and have complete free speech in the classroom. Others believe that students should not have total free speech in school. Students should have free speech in school, but to a certain extent.
Limiting free speech, to an extent, allows for a peaceful classroom environment. School is an example of how the real world and the government is. With total free speech and no limitations, total chaos would break loose in the classroom. Kids would be talking and blurting things out when they are supposed to be listening and learning. Nothing would ever get done if this happened. As the Center for Public Education stated, "Part of the mission of public schools is to teach children what democracy is all about. Tax-supported schools are also, by their actions, examples of …show more content…
Some schools, especially those that provide devices to their students, are not only limiting free speech, but invading the students' privacy. Schools will often monitor student devices and activity both in and out of school. Students are often punished for posting on social media criticizing teachers or administrators. This should be allowed, because if it is not stated in school, this form of free speech should not be controlled. As said before, schools are an example of what democracy is. As stated by the ACLU, "Likewise, we have seen a disturbing trend of schools—especially those providing important e-learning tools like laptops—monitoring students’ activities both on and off campus." The SPLC stated that "84 percent of young Americans aged 18 to 29 agreed that students should be able to freely post on social media, compared to 60 percent of those who are 30 years old or
Limiting free speech, to an extent, allows for a peaceful classroom environment. School is an example of how the real world and the government is. With total free speech and no limitations, total chaos would break loose in the classroom. Kids would be talking and blurting things out when they are supposed to be listening and learning. Nothing would ever get done if this happened. As the Center for Public Education stated, "Part of the mission of public schools is to teach children what democracy is all about. Tax-supported schools are also, by their actions, examples of …show more content…
Some schools, especially those that provide devices to their students, are not only limiting free speech, but invading the students' privacy. Schools will often monitor student devices and activity both in and out of school. Students are often punished for posting on social media criticizing teachers or administrators. This should be allowed, because if it is not stated in school, this form of free speech should not be controlled. As said before, schools are an example of what democracy is. As stated by the ACLU, "Likewise, we have seen a disturbing trend of schools—especially those providing important e-learning tools like laptops—monitoring students’ activities both on and off campus." The SPLC stated that "84 percent of young Americans aged 18 to 29 agreed that students should be able to freely post on social media, compared to 60 percent of those who are 30 years old or