The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech,

The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”

There are many annotations to this amendment, one of which focuses on Freedom of Expression in Speech and Press, and which is often cited in school law. This annotation can be read in detail here:

http://constitution.findlaw.com/amendment1/annotation06.html#1

Please answer either item 1 or item 2 below:

1.  In what ways is the first amendment right guaranteeing freedoms of expression in speech and press related to student non-instructional rights? Give an example and relate it to a specific part of the annotation.

2.  What are some considerations under which free speech cannot be considered a protection in a school or educational situation. Give examples and state why.