Discussion Post
Scenario: Chloe Smith is editor of the Rocky High School Rattler. The Rattler is a school sponsored newspaper published monthly. Content is approved by the faculty sponsor. School board policy defines the school principal as final arbiter when disputes occur between the faculty sponsor and the student editor over content. With the help of her mother, Chloe wrote an editorial arguing the cheerleader tryouts were not conducted fairly. The editorial includes evidence to support Chloe's point of view. The faculty sponsor refused permission to publish the editorial. Chloe and her mother appeal to the principal. In addition, Chloe's mother requests to see all student scores who tried out and the written comments of the judges. What are the principal's best actions and what U.S. Supreme Court cases are most applicable to respond to address this situation?
Discussion Post must include Candidates will read Chapter 4 in Stader and their assigned Case Scenario. Candidates will provide a comprehensive post that incorporates a response to the question(s) outlined in the scenario. The post should (i) analyze the regulatory mandates and case law to respond to the potential legal problem(s), (ii) incorporate scholarly arguments supported by academic resources to support your actions, (iii) include the ways the case scenario illustrates the controversy over student privacy and first amendment rights and the legal significance for a school, and (iv) identify ethical dilemmas and guidelines.
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.