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Written for the education community, the goal of Published at least 10 times a year, subscription rates are: ASBA members: $315 (incl. GST) per year. All others: $420 (incl. GST) per year. Subscribers may print 5 copies or e-mail the newsletter to 5 individuals. Contact Elaine Pallister to order a subscription. Published March 2011 The legal information provided in this newsletter is for information purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. The opinions expressed in this netletter may not reflect the opinions of the ASBA. |
Teen sexting costs livesAs reported by a Cincinnati television station, on July 3, 2008 New York teen Jesse Logan, set to graduate in 2009, killed herself after getting caught in a sexting scandal which saw a racy self-portrait she had sent her boyfriend e-mailed to “hundreds of students at schools around the Tri-State.” Sexting or sending sexually provocative messages to and from cell phones or computers is one of the hottest issues in education law today. Kids, as young as nine, may be sexting according Susan Lipkins, a psychologist specializing in bullying and hazing. Some teens sext to flirt, others for fun or to be funny and others to gain recognition, improve their social status, or hurt or harass. Note: This newsletter makes reference to Internet links. The ASBA does not guarantee the authenticity of this material. Please direct questions about Internet material to the author of that material. |
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Legal UPDATESStudents allowed to critique prof on Facebook Maple Ridge School Board wins liability lawsuit School board wins 13 year battle over placement of dyslexic student Back to top^ |
HR CornerShare this article with jurisdiction staffOnline posts cost employees jobsWhile Facebook and blogging are relatively new phenomena, employees should remember that the basic tenets of labour and employment law still apply. Whether it’s the staff room or the blogosphere, employees who make comments – in person or on Facebook – that breach their work-related responsibilities. Back to top^ |
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HUMAN RIGHTSIf school board unaware of disability; no duty to accommodate |
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