I don't see why this is a big deal. It's the school's computers and
> they should be able to regulate them any way they choose. It's no
> different from the workplace where an employer dictates what can and
> cannot be done on his computers.
Not completely true. Private employers don't have to worry about First Amendment issues; public school districts do. However, there are probably ways to avoid those issues.
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