The Tinker v. Des Moines Supreme Court case was significant for public school students because it established that students do not "shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate." The ruling recognized that students have the right to express their beliefs and opinions, as long as it does not cause a substantial disruption to the educational environment. The case therefore protected students' First Amendment rights and affirmed their ability to engage in peaceful protest and political expression within the school setting.
