What forms of student expression, other than school-sponsored student newspapers, could be censored under the Hazelwood standard?
Are school officials required to censor student expression under the Hazelwood ruling? What is the difference between editorial decision making and self censorship? If you were a high school principal, would your relationship with the school’s newspaper be based on the Tinker standard or the Hazelwood guidelines? Points for Discussion What is prior review? Prior review takes place when an official reviews material before it is published or broadcast. What is censorship? Censorship is an examination and removal of expression, both words and images, to suppress what is considered morally, politically or otherwise objectionable. It is rooted in an ancient Roman practice. The censor was one of two officials who were responsible for taking public census and supervising public behavior and morals. What conditions have to exist for a principal to exercise censorship of the student press according to the Hazelwood decision? The Court said schools, public or private, could censor any forms of e
