Show notes
On a special episode of the High School SCOTUS Podcast, Mary Beth Tinker joins Elise and Hannah to discuss wearing a black armband to school in protest of the Vietnam War, helping to establish a right to free speech in school with the landmark Tinker v. Des Moines, and the value of teaching students that their views, values, and voices matter. Mary Beth Tinker was a joy to interview, and we hope you enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed the conversation.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Tinker v. Des Moines
- Mahanoy v. BL
- Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier
- Mary Beth's Tinker Tour
- Student Press Law Center
Read more:
- Education Week: School's Ban on U.S. Flag Shirts on Cinco de Mayo
- The 74: 74 Interview: Mary Beth Tinker on Her Landmark Student Speech Victory Central in New SCOTUS Case — And Why Today's Youth Activism is as Vital as Ever
- US Courts: On Bill of Rights Day, Mary Beth Tinker Encourages Students to 'Speak up'


