The fifth annual New Voices Student Leadership Institute kicked off this year with a record number of states represented. Thirty-two students from 20 states joined SPLC staff members and special guest speakers to learn about the New Voices movement and how they could be leaders in their state’s efforts toward student press freedom. During the… Continue reading Reflections from a New Voices student leader: Carina Nicodemus
The fifth annual New Voices Student Leadership Institute kicked off this year with a record number of states represented. Thirty-two students from 20 states joined SPLC staff members and special guest speakers to learn about the New Voices movement and how they could be leaders in their state’s efforts toward student press freedom. During the… Continue reading Reflections from a New Voices student leader: Jennie-Kate Hannis
With most states’ legislative sessions complete for this year, the Student Press Law Center asked several New Voices advocates to reflect on their experiences in 2024.
Advocate Matthew Smith reflects on the accomplishments and lessons learned during the 2024 legislative season.
After months of advocacy in New York — including phone banking, letter-writing and sharing real-life experiences through the state coalition’s first-ever legislative briefing — New Voices supporters now look to 2025 with valuable lessons learned and progress made toward student press freedom in the Empire State.
Nearly a decade of advocacy finally paid off this year for Minnesota’s New Voices supporters, but they say there is still more work to do for student press freedom in the state.
Advocate Cindy Reves reflects on advocating for changes to the state Board of Education's student media policy, following Hawaii's passage of a New Voices law.
Advocate Morgan Bricker discusses the progress and challenges of the first year of New Voices in West Virginia, and looks to the work ahead.
Advocate Ben Shapiro reflects on the accomplishments and lessons learned during the 2024 legislative season.
Advocate Simon Mehring reflects on the accomplishments and lessons learned during the 2024 legislative season.