Parent Guide > Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District: The Dissenting Opinion
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This week in class, we’re reading "Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District: The Dissenting Opinion" by Justice Hugo Black.
In the document "Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District: The Dissenting Opinion," Justice Hugo Black expresses his disagreement with the Supreme Court's judgment.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Justice, Freedom & Equality as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What is fair?" and "Which is more important: freedom or security?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this legal document at home:
- What was "Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District: The Dissenting Opinion" About
- What did you learn about?
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