Deborah Caldwell-Stone of the American Library Association discusses the effects Internet filters in public schools and libraries have on learning.Frank LoMonte: Hi, and thanks for joining us on another episode of the Student Press Law Center’s monthly podcast. I’m Frank LoMonte, executive director of the Student Press Law Center. The Student Press Law Center is an… Continue reading December 2014 podcast: Regulating Internet use in public schools, libraries
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Yearbook Law: A Student Press Law Center project
Some companies have started to scan yearbooks to convince people to join their subscription services. But you, the editors of the yearbook, own your work. And you can protect it if you follow the steps outlined here.
SPLC urges Education Secretary to side with transparency, not concealment, in Montana sexual assault investigation
Education Department served notice it will side with University of Montana in arguing that FERPA privacy bars disclosure of public records in the disciplinary appeal of Montana's starting quarterback
Ohio judge thinks sealed court testimony in school bullying suit is a FERPA record
An Ohio newspaper is trying to obtain transcripts of the testimony of Sandusky High School employees in a racial-harassment lawsuit brought by the family of two bullied girls. The school district settled the case in September 2014, paying the family $110,000. But a federal magistrate judge sealed the deposition transcripts, citing the Family Educational Rights… Continue reading Ohio judge thinks sealed court testimony in school bullying suit is a FERPA record
Reversing district court decision, appeals court rules in favor of former Mississippi student punished for posting rap song online
An appeals court has reversed a district court’s 2012 decision that found a school district could suspend a student who uploaded to the internet a profanity-filled rap song alleging two staff members had inappropriate contact with students.
Va. judge delays release of rejected plea deal in Washington and Lee U. manslaughter case
While he acknowledged the public has the right to access court proceedings and records, Judge Jay Swett determined the public’s access to the document would create substantial prejudice to the defendant’s fair trial rights.
N.M. high school teacher resigns after student’s story about Jesus giving out marijuana stirs controversy
Katrina Guarascio, who taught for eight years at Cleveland High School in Rio Rancho, said she resigned on Dec. 3 because she didn’t agree with administrators’ “ultimatum” for her to develop stricter plans and discipline for her classes.
Colleges handle sexual assaults inadequately, senators told
Too often, colleges operate in a vacuum and “act as judge and jury” in cases involving serious crimes, said Peg Langhammer, the head of Day One, a Rhode Island-based sexual-assault-resource center. More frequent collaboration with law enforcement would help to define what campuses should handle, Langhammer said.
Reporter's Privilege guide: Nebraska – Pennsylvania
Reporter's privilege guide: Nebraska - Pennsylvania
Reporter's Privilege guide: Indiana – Montana
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CRP = State has a court-recognized privilege, generally based on the state constitution or federal First Amendment.