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Freedom of Speech Special

Teachers & Speech: How Limited Are They?

Elshadai Aberra | Managing Editor Every American citizen possesses the freedom of speech, at least, to a certain extent. When it comes to personal, political, or religious views, teachers do not possess complete freedom of speech in the classroom. Not only because of their part in educating students, but because of their position in our state government. However, teachers’ freedom of speech is not 100 percent … Continue reading Teachers & Speech: How Limited Are They?

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Freedom of Speech Special

Student Speech: Where Does Avon Draw The Line?

Joseph Souza | Features Editor It’s first period Etymology for senior, then junior, Connor O’Neill as he receives a yellow slip calling him down to the guidance office, immediately. He’s elated. “I was really excited to get the opportunity to express my views and discuss the issue,” he said. “I kind of figured what I was saying was gonna come back to get me.” O’Neill has … Continue reading Student Speech: Where Does Avon Draw The Line?

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Does Avon Ban Books?

Nathan Miller | Editor-in-Chief This article has been banned because it’s not age-appropriate. A joke here, but very serious for some books in high school libraries. The American Library Association keeps a list of the most frequently challenged and banned books in high school libraries: “Harry Potter,” “Looking for Alaska,” and “Thirteen Reasons Why” have topped the charts in years passed. In the 1982 Supreme Court case … Continue reading Does Avon Ban Books?

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Freedom of Speech Special

Letter From the Editor-in-Chief, Special Edition Freedom of Speech Coverage

Letter From the Editor-in-Chief, Nathan Miller To the reader: Welcome to The Echo’s special edition, freedom of speech coverage. As stated in our policies, The Echo does not condone censorship. Freedom of speech and of the press are two civil liberties our staff value greatly, and in keeping with our goal of informing the student body, the editorial board has created content related to the … Continue reading Letter From the Editor-in-Chief, Special Edition Freedom of Speech Coverage

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