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Nebraska student appeals censorship of editorial cartoon
Gretna East High School junior Nicholas Mitchell filed an appeal yesterday with the Gretna Public Schools Board of Education, asking them to reverse the recent censorship of an editorial cartoon and to establish a district policy that lets student editors determine the content of school-sponsored student media without prior review.
Don Lemon is ready to stand up for press freedom — and he has some advice
Former CNN anchor and independent journalist Don Lemon hopes that his arrest will be an example of the sacrifices that journalists must be prepared to make — including being willing to fight for freedom of press nationwide.
To publish or not to publish? A quick guide to the publication of illegally acquired material
Frequently asked questions about publishing materials that may have been unlawfully obtained by others.
Students show Resilience in Action in 2026
Student journalists, educators and supporters across the country came together Feb. 26 — and throughout the month of February — for the ninth annual Student Press Freedom Day. At a time when student journalists are facing escalating threats, this year's event welcomed examples of resilience and resolve. Students used the day to educate their peers,… Continue reading Students show Resilience in Action in 2026
Do student news sites have to comply with the new ADA digital accessibility rules?
In April 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a final rule updating Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and requiring state and local governments — including public schools and universities — to ensure that their websites and mobile apps meet recognized digital accessibility standards.
To Our Future: Our new strategic plan to protect and strengthen student journalism
At the Student Press Law Center, we recognize that the need to defend and advance student press freedom has never been greater. As the challenges facing student journalists grow more complex, we are responding with a strategic plan that sharpens our focus and strengthens how we support students, educators and advisers in this moment.
Students: We must ‘draw the line’ on censorship
Amid escalating student press censorship, funding cuts and other challenges, participants in the 2026 State of Student Press Freedom webinar made it clear that students aren’t cowering under these growing threats. Instead, they are actively fighting them.
SPLC seeking Legal Director
The Student Press Law Center, the nation’s only legal support organization devoted exclusively to defending and advancing the free press rights of student journalists, seeks a dynamic attorney and leader to inspire and guide its legal team and strategy.
Some of the best stories start with a FOIA request
Student reporters at Michigan State explain how public records helped them uncover misconduct, investigations and hidden decisions.