Season 5 Episode 1: School Staff and the First Amendment

Welcome to our Fifth Season!  In light of recent socio-political events, you may be wondering about your school staff's free speech rights.  What does the First Amendment cover?  What kind of speech is actually protected by the Constitution? When should school boards be cautious about disciplining a teacher for his or her speech? Is water cooler gossip protected by free speech principles? What about criticism of the Board or other staff? How about social media posts? The answers may surprise you. Join Christina, Lisa, and Miriam for a timely and nuanced look at the First Amendment and how it applies to your school district's employees. Previous seasons of this podcast, including Season One, are available at https://www.walterhav.com/podcasts-index/ We practice law, including special education law, at Walter Haverfield in Cleveland, Ohio, and we welcome your suggestions and comments. Please check us out at: https://www.walterhav.com/professional/christina-henagen-peer/ https://www.walterhav.com/professional/lisa-h-woloszynek/ https://www.walterhav.com/professional/miriam-m-pearlmutter/