{"id":3470,"date":"2026-06-02T12:01:50","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T19:01:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swank.com\/k12\/?p=3470"},"modified":"2026-06-02T12:27:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T19:27:21","slug":"navigating-copyright-licensing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swank.com\/k12\/blog\/navigating-copyright-licensing\/","title":{"rendered":"Ask the Expert: Navigating Copyright Licensing in Schools"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This exclusive webinar featured valuable insights on using movies in K-12 schools from Brian Edwards, K-12 Director at Swank Motion Pictures, Inc., and copyright attorney Mary Ann Wymore, Partner at UB Greensfelder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center\"><strong>What You Will Learn:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swank.com\/k12\/wp-content\/uploads\/k12s-webinarthumb01.webp\" alt=\"Ask the Expert: Navigating Copyright Licensing in Schools\" class=\"wp-image-3487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/k12.swank.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/k12s-webinarthumb01.webp 555w, https:\/\/k12.swank.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/k12s-webinarthumb01-300x169.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Public Performance Licensing: What it is and when it is required in schools to show a movie.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understanding the Law: Copyright specifics for movies and films.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real-World Examples: Common movie use scenarios in schools and reviewing copyright compliance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Licensing Options: Different types of movie licenses available for schools and what they cover.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequently Asked Questions: Answers to common queries about movie copyright licensing in schools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center\"><strong>Do I Need a License for That?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding copyright licensing is crucial for schools to legally use movies and films in various settings. 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