Student Rights/Education Laws
What is the right that allows students to express their thoughts and ideas at school?
Freedom of Speech/ First Amendment
What is one reason a book might be banned in schools?
inappropriate content
Which historical event is sometimes banned from discussion in schools for being too sensitive?
The Civil Rights Movement
What device helps students learn and access information quickly?
Computer
Which decade allowed girls to wear pants to school?
1970s
Which famous book by Harper Lee was banned in some schools for its themes of racism?
To Kill a Mockingbird
What topic related to personal identity is often challenged in schools?
LGBTQ+ issues
When did the overhead projector become a common tool in schools?
1960s
Which 1954 landmark pivotal case led the desegregation movement in the US?
Brown v. Board
What series of books featuring a boy wizard was challenged by some schools for its portrayal of magic?
The Harry Potter Series
What type of history is sometimes excluded from curriculum due to its portrayal of certain groups?
Black History
What is the name of the interactive whiteboard that enhances learning in classrooms?
smartboard
What year was the last school in the US desegregated?
2016 in Cleveland Mississippi
How many states have banned the Outsiders?
3 states - for drugs, alcohol abuse, excessive violence, and gang focus
How many states have imposed bans or restrictions on teaching topics of race and gender?
18
What invention allows for online classes and remote learning?
Internet
Which law prohibits schools from discriminating against students based on race, color, or national origin?
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
How many books are banned in schools in the US?
about 10,000
Why was Charlotte's Web banned in some schools?
Charlotte's Web was banned in 2006 after parents argued on religious grounds objected to talking animals.
When were whiteboard widely used in classrooms?
1990s