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High school paper’s article on bell schedule results in censorship, threats to cut journalism program
When the student newspaper adviser publicized the censorship, the high school principal threatened to cut the 81-year-old student newspaper.
High school student in New Jersey faces bullying charges for politically-charged anti-Israel tweets
The student, who posted the tweets away from school grounds, is at risk for suspension or expulsion under the state's bullying law.
Nebraska senator files bill to protect college student journalists from censorship
A Nebraska state senator has filed a bill to protect college journalists from administrative censorship, but unlike in other states' proposed legislation, high school journalists are not included.
Nebraska senator files bill to protect college student journalists from censorship
NEBRASKA — The Cornhusker State is the latest to join the growing wave of states with student press freedom legislation in the works. Inspired by North Dakota’s success in passing an anti-censorship bill in April, campaigns have begun sprouting up across the country. Nebraska’s version of a ‘New Voices’ bill was introduced by Sen. Al… Continue reading Nebraska senator files bill to protect college student journalists from censorship
Public records deflate myths about "profitable" college athletics
Contrary to the image of college sports as a moneymaker, most athletic programs (even championship-caliber powerhouses) rely on student fees and grants from their parent institutions to make ends meet. Recent investigations by The Washington Post and The Chronicle of Higher Education have captured the enormity of the growing financial burden that athletics imposes on debt-strapped students.
40 years later, Still Captive?
The most recent review of the state of high school journalism showed the latest struggles, and the progress made, since the first review in 1974.
Missouri legislator introduces ‘New Voices’ bill to protect student journalists from censorship
MISSOURI — Almost three decades ago, a U.S. Supreme Court case centered around a Missouri school district drastically slashed student journalists’ rights in favor of school administrators. Now, a newly filed piece of legislation aims to restore those rights to student journalists in Missouri public schools and colleges. On Tuesday, Rep. Elijah Haahr, a Republican,… Continue reading Missouri legislator introduces ‘New Voices’ bill to protect student journalists from censorship
Missouri legislator introduces ‘New Voices’ bill to protect student journalists from censorship
Missouri is the latest state to introduce legislation that will protect the free speech and free press rights of student journalists in public schools and colleges.
A culture of intimidation and mistrust with student media at Fairmont State
This past school year, student journalists at Fairmont State clashed repeatedly with administrators. Their adviser was dismissed and the students felt forced to resign their positions as editors. An SPLC investigation uncovered a culture of intimidation with student media at the university for the past decade.