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Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier

Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier (1988)

These are adaptations, not the original. The original wording is always shown first. Each adapted version restates the same passage at about a grade 4, grade 7, or grade 10 reading level without adding or removing ideas. Quote the original in student writing.

Original wording

“…educators' authority over school-sponsored publications, theatrical productions, and other expressive activities that students, parents, and members of the public might reasonably perceive to bear the imprimatur of the school…”

Adapted · about grade 4

Schools can control things like school newspapers and plays, because people may think the school is speaking.

Adapted · about grade 7

Educators have authority over school-sponsored newspapers, plays, and other activities that people might reasonably think carry the school's approval.

Adapted · about grade 10

Educators have authority over school-sponsored publications, theatrical productions, and other expressive activities that the public might reasonably perceive to bear the school's endorsement.

Used in: What rights do students have at school?