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Connecting Freedom of Speech and Civil Discourse

237 minutes

11 Items

Setting Classroom Expectations for Trust, Tolerance, and Civil Discourse

E Lesson

20 Min

What is Civil Discourse?

Video

2 Min

Why is Free Speech Essential to Self-Government?

Lesson

3 Activities

90 Min

When Free Speech and Respect Collide

Activity

Free Speech or “Safe” Speech?

E Lesson

20 Min

Debating Free Speech on Campus

E Lesson

20 Min

Students and the Constitution Essay – Tinker v. Des Moines (1969)

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A Conversation with John Tinker | BRI’s #TenthPeriod Webinar Series

Video

61 Min

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Video

1 Min

Tinker v. Des Moines | Homework Help from the Bill of Rights Institute

Video

3 Min

Tinker v. Des Moines Viewing Guide

E Lesson

20 Min