University officials at California Polytechnic State University could sell the student radio station’s FM frequency after two student deejays launched a fundraising campaign featuring sexually explicit photos.
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Student emails about the University of Utah’s fight song are protected by FERPA, school says
Student emails about the University of Utah's fight song are protected by FERPA, school saysEarlier this month, University of Utah’s president announced changes to the university’s fight song, Utah Man. Among the changes, “man” has been replaced with “fan." The Salt Lake Tribune requested copies of nearly 1,300 emails sent by students, faculty and alumni regarding… Continue reading Student emails about the University of Utah’s fight song are protected by FERPA, school says
July 2014 podcast: ProPublica reporting on seclusion and restraints results in playbook for reporters interested in pursuing similar story
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ProPublica reporter Heather Vogell talks with Student Press Law Center Executive Director Frank LoMonte about her recent reporting into seclusion and restraint practices at schools across the country.Frank LoMonte: Welcome to the Student Press Law Center podcast, the monthly rundown of news and developments affecting the rights of student journalists around the country. I’m Frank LoMonte,… Continue reading July 2014 podcast: ProPublica reporting on seclusion and restraints results in playbook for reporters interested in pursuing similar story
Delaware governor enacts amendment to revise state’s public records exemptions
A bill signed into law by Gov. Jack Markell on Tuesday largely preserved public records and open meetings exemptions for the University of Delaware and Delaware State University, but will require the universities to produce records related to proposals or contracts that spend public funds. The law will go into effect immediately.
University of Michigan regents routinely violate state's open meetings law, lawsuit says
Two newspapers have filed a lawsuit against the University of Michigan Board of Regents, alleging the elected body routinely violates the state's Open Meetings Act when it meets for "informal" closed-door meetings to discuss issues about the institution.
Seattle adviser removed from position believes decision was in retaliation for students' investigative work
An adviser was removed from her position last month at Seattle Central College in what she believes is a retaliatory response from administrators to investigative work published by the student-run magazine.
Connecticut high school newspaper adviser removed from position, appeal declined
The superintendent of Shelton High School has denied an appeal from the school's former newspaper adviser, who says she was told she had exhibited “questionable judgment” when she was removed from the position in June.
New York school district says it can’t discuss whether student accused to stabbing classmate was disciplined
New York school district says it can't discuss whether student accused to stabbing classmate was disciplinedLast month, a 12-year-old Beaver Ridge Central School student was arrested and charged with third-degree assault. He’s accused of stabbing a classmate in the back with a pencil, according to WNYF, the local Fox News affiliate. The school district’s superintendent… Continue reading New York school district says it can’t discuss whether student accused to stabbing classmate was disciplined
Judge orders search warrants, 911 calls to be unsealed in UNC homicide investigation
After nearly two years, a Wake County Superior Court judge unsealed search warrants and 911 calls related to the homicide of a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill student.
New York cyberbullying law violates First Amendment, state appeals court says
The New York State Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that a law criminalizing cyberbullying violated the First Amendment because it was so overbroad, it could criminalize constitutionally protected speech.