Yes, I believe the courts are correct in their rulings about the suppression of students’ freedom of expression in situations that could lead to violence and loss of control at school. This is because it is essential to ensure students feel safe and protected from harm while attending school. According to Tinker v Des Moines Independent Community School District (1969), “It can hardly be argued that either students or teachers shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate.” Nevertheless, there are some exceptions when it comes to student expression, especially if it has a potential for causing disruption among other students or in the classroom itself.

One major ruling on this issue was handed down by the Supreme Court in Hazelwood School District v Kuhlmeier (1988). In this case, The Supreme Court ruled that schools have the authority to censor student speech which is deemed inappropriate or potentially disruptive. This includes instances where student expression may be seen as offensive towards another student or group of people based on race, gender, religion etc., as well as cases where such expressive activity could incite violence or riots within a classroom setting.