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.
Advocate Charlie Yale shares accomplishments and lessons learned during the 2024 legislative season.
Advocate Kellen Hoard shares accomplishments and lessons learned during the 2024 legislative season.
The Student Press Law Center, alongside the First Amendment Coalition and 24 other free speech and press organizations, called for charges to be declined against The Stanford Daily reporter arrested June 5 while covering a pro-Palestinian demonstration at Stanford University.
Ahead of a board meeting tonight for Glenbrook Township High School District 225, the Student Press Law Center and the Journalism Education Association’s Scholastic Press Rights Committee sent a letter affirming the student journalists’ role in reflecting various viewpoints among the student body, especially those on sensitive topics.
On May 17, 2024, Minnesota became the 18th New Voices state. Read the full law now.