Leveled Readings / Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier (1988)
These are adaptations, not the original. The original wording is always shown first. Each adapted version restates the same passage at about a grade 4, grade 7, or grade 10 reading level without adding or removing ideas. Quote the original in student writing.
Original wording
“…educators' authority over school-sponsored publications, theatrical productions, and other expressive activities that students, parents, and members of the public might reasonably perceive to bear the imprimatur of the school…”
Adapted · about grade 4
Schools can control things like school newspapers and plays, because people may think the school is speaking.
Adapted · about grade 7
Educators have authority over school-sponsored newspapers, plays, and other activities that people might reasonably think carry the school's approval.
Adapted · about grade 10
Educators have authority over school-sponsored publications, theatrical productions, and other expressive activities that the public might reasonably perceive to bear the school's endorsement.