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Speaking up and free expression

Ages 13-1814 minLast reviewed: 2026-07-21Awaiting professional legal review

Step 1 of 11: Introduction

The First Amendment protects your right to speak, write, create, and peacefully disagree, even with powerful people. For students, that protection is real but not unlimited. Knowing roughly where the lines sit helps you speak up with confidence instead of guessing.

In this lesson

  • What free expression covers
  • Where schools can draw lines
  • Speaking up well

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Created by Ian MassaroKidsKnowRightsLast reviewed 2026-07-21

Awaiting professional legal review