We have an obligation to educate our students about this complex and powerful tool. Not every computer they encounter will have blocking software. Beware of the sense of false security. Filtering may actually increase the school's legal liability Filters can be disabled. Sites such as Peacefire tell kids exactly how to do it.
Some software programs have a political agenda.
It is possible that your school's community values might be violated because of the censorship. The AUP provides the legal and ethical foundation for a technology program. The student's online behavior becomes their responsibility. Make sure that your students and their parents understand the document they are signing. Conduct Internet Seminars for parents.