UNDERSTANDING RIGHTS. EMPOWERING STUDENTS.
Students Speak Freely
Freedom of Speech in K-12 Schools
THE FOUNDER
Meet Alex Numbers
Students Speak Freely was founded by Alexandra ("Alex") Numbers, a student with a passion for the First Amendment, civic education, and helping young people understand their constitutional rights.
While learning about landmark student speech cases, Alex realized that many students never have the opportunity to learn how the First Amendment applies in K–12 schools. She saw a gap between constitutional law and students' everyday experiences and believed that gap should be filled with clear, accessible, and engaging educational resources.
That belief became Students Speak Freely.
Alex created the project to help students, families, educators, and communities better understand student free speech through plain-language explanations, case summaries, current events, educational resources, and thoughtful discussions. Rather than presenting constitutional law as something only lawyers or judges should understand, Students Speak Freely makes these important ideas approachable for everyone.
As founder, Alex researches and writes educational content, develops resources for the website, and helps guide the project's mission of helping students understand their rights and use their voices thoughtfully and responsibly.
A Message from Alex
"I started Students Speak Freely because I believe students should understand their rights and the role their voices can play in our democracy. Free speech is not just something we learn about in history or government class—it affects real students, real schools, and real communities.
My hope is that this project helps students feel more informed, more confident, and more prepared to participate thoughtfully in civic life."
— Alex Numbers, Founder