This document provides an overview of copyright law as it pertains to educational use, including fair use and the TEACH Act. It discusses how teachers can use copyrighted materials in the classroom for educational purposes according to certain guidelines. It also addresses how students can use copyrighted content in school assignments and projects, as long as they properly cite sources. Several examples of appropriate and inappropriate uses by teachers and students are presented. The main points are that fair use allows limited educational use of copyrighted works, while the TEACH Act specifically covers distance education, as long as rules under each are followed.