University of Wisconsin–Madison

Free Speech in Wisconsin High Schools: A Symposium for High School Administrators 2020

The Center for the Study of Liberal Democracy is hosting a two-day symposium at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, April 15-17, on freedom of speech in Wisconsin’s high schools. This symposium will provide knowledge and best practices to help high school administrators address Free Speech events at their home institutions.

   

   • Wednesday, April 15, 2020 to Friday, April 17, 2020

   • The Fluno Center, 601 University Ave, Madison, WI 53715

Questions? Contact us.

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SESSIONS

  • Session 1—The First Amendment: A Contested History
  • Session 2—Student’s Rights & the First Amendment
  • Session 3—High School Faculty & Staff: Limits on Speech for Government Employees
  • Session 4—New Technologies & Students’ Rights
  • Session 5—Preparing High Students for Rights & Responsibilities after High School

Conference schedule

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Reception 6:30-7:00pmRichard Avramenko 
Dinner7:00pm
Keynote addressafter dinnerDonald Downs, UW Madison Political Science

Breakfast8:00-9:00am
Session 1—The First Amendment: A Contested History9:00-10:30amDonald Downs, UW Madison Political Science
Break10:30-11:00am
Session 2—Students’ Rights & the First Amendment11:00am-12:30pmAdam Kissel
Lunch12:30-1:30pm
Campus Trolley Tour1:30-3:00pm
Session 3—The Significance of Free Speech Rationales3:00-4:30pmTim Shiell
Break4:30-6:30pm
Dinner at Concourse Senate Room7:00pm
Keynote addressafter dinnerTBA
Hospitalityafter dinner

 

Breakfast8:00-9:00am
Session 4—New Technologies & Students’ Rights9:00-10:30amHoward Schweber
Break10:30-11:00am
Session 5—Preparing High Students for Rights & Responsibilities after High School11:00am-12:30pmRyan Owens
Closing Remarks12:30