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Student Rights

Do you Really Have to Give Up Your Rights Just Because the Principal Says You Don't Have Any?

The U.S. Supreme Court first acknowledged that students have the right of free speech in 1965. The case centered on the right to protest a war in a public school setting.

School Daze: High School Students Oppose War

Jimmy Quinn, 16, Caucasian, attends Northport High School in Long Island, NY, and has served as a Day of Silence Assistant/Student Organizing Intern with the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN). He is an anti-war organizer and was suspended from school because of his stance against war on Iraq. He was subsequently featured in a cover story for Newsday, a major New York newspaper. Jimmy was interviewed by Joseph Truong of the National Youth Advocacy Coalition.

National Youth & Student Peace Coalition

Youth Organize to End State Violence, Fight Racism, Protect Democratic Principles & Support Human Needs.

Be Prepared! Know Your Rights!

For more information about student rights and organizing, check out these websites...

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