Which case involved the principal's decision to delete pages from a school newspaper due to privacy concerns?

The case that involved a principal's decision to delete pages from a school newspaper due to privacy concerns is Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier. In this landmark case, the Supreme Court addressed the extent to which public school officials could exercise editorial control over student publications.

The principal of Hazelwood East High School reviewed the student newspaper, the Spectrum, and found certain articles that he believed did not align with the school’s educational mission. One article discussed teenage pregnancy and another dealt with the impact of divorce on students. The principal justified his actions based on privacy concerns for the students mentioned in the articles, stating that they would face potential embarrassment and stigma.

The Supreme Court ultimately ruled that the principal's actions were permissible, stating that schools have the right to limit student expression in school-sponsored activities if the restrictions are reasonably related to legitimate pedagogical concerns. This case established the precedent that student publications may be subject to a higher level of oversight from school administrators, especially in cases involving sensitive topics or issues that could affect the student body’s welfare.

In contrast, the other cases mentioned focus on different aspects of student rights and freedoms. Tinker v. Des Moines Community School District addressed students' right to free speech through symbolic expression, while Ron Harper v.