Dialogue: The Deerfield Podcast

What Does the Constitution Actually Owe Students? with Justin Driver


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Yale Law professor Justin Driver joins Head of School Dr. John Austin to explore how the Supreme Court has shaped American education, from Brown to landmark rulings on student speech. Drawing on his two books, Driver traces his path in constitutional law and argues for renewed civic education. This conversation discusses the origins of educational law to the unresolved legal questions posed by smartphones, social media, and AI in the classroom.


0:00 - Introduction

2:10 - Prof. Driver’s Background

4:36 - Importance of teachers in Driver’s Life

6:41 - Supreme Court Clerkship

12:56 - Where does educational law come from?

17:09 - The Renewal of Civic Education

20:00 - Student Centered Civic Education vs. Traditional Civics Education

24:39 - SCOTUS Common Ground on Education Cases

25:36 - Corporal Punishment in Schools

28:27 - Mahanoy Area School District v. Brandi Levy

31:31 - What does the “schoolhouse gate” mean in the context of the internet?

33:11 - Technology Bans and Infringement of Speech Rights

36:01 - Technology Policy in Classroom

37:40 - How is AI impacting the legal profession and education?

39:54 - John McPhee’s Work

42:05 - Legal Writers Prof. Driver Admires

43:15 - What are you working on right now?

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