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Fair Use in Copyright for Educational Materials

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The U.S. Supreme Court has stated that the 'transformative use' of a copyrighted work—using it for a new purpose or meaning—often tips the balance in favor of fair use, even in educational settings.

Why this is interesting

You've likely heard that teachers can use copyrighted materials in class under 'fair use,' but did you know that this isn't a free pass? What exactly allows you to copy that worksheet or show that film clip?