High School SCOTUS

Advocating for Your Rights with Mary Beth Tinker


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On a special episode of the High School SCOTUS Podcast, Mary Beth Tinker joins Elise and Hannah to discuss wearing a black armband to school in protest of the Vietnam War, helping to establish a right to free speech in school with the landmark Tinker v. Des Moines, and the value of teaching students that their views, values, and voices matter. Mary Beth Tinker was a joy to interview, and we hope you enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed the conversation.

Mentioned in this episode:

  • Tinker v. Des Moines
  • Mahanoy v. BL
  • Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier
  • Mary Beth's Tinker Tour
  • Student Press Law Center
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