Kansas public high schools need more free speech, not less, in these contentious times

By: Ronald C. Den Otter

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: July 7, 2026

Words: 960

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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When it comes to constitutional protection for the speech of high school students, too many lawmakers care too much about scoring partisan points with their constituents and not nearly enough about the educational importance of student speech as we prepare students for adulthood and citizenship.

Consider what recently happened in Kansas, where high school students across the state walked out of their classes to protest ICE raids in their cities, with schools in Johnson …

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