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Texas student journalists cover their district’s response to wave of book bans
Texas student journalists cover their district’s response to book bans and share why student journalists must report on censorship issues.
SPLC and coalition express concerns about student press freedom incidents at LA City College
The Student Press Law Center and 24 press freedom advocates express concern about challenges to student press freedom at LA City College.
SPLC commends Florida principal for withstanding pressure, supporting yearbook students
Just a few days after a similar situation at a Missouri high school, the Lyman High School Greyhound yearbook in Florida withstood public public pressure to censor a spread.