A racist, a bigot, a white supremacist — these are just a few of the names 18-year-old Trevor May was branded with after he penned a list titled “Top Twenty Reasons Why Obama Should Not Get Re-Elected” for the Sprayberry High School monthly student newspaper.His true identity?
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Email exchange between school board members not a public meeting, Va. high court rules
The exchange of emails by members of the Fairfax County School Board did not constitute a public meeting under Virginia’s Freedom of Information Act, the state Supreme Court ruled June 7.
Supreme Court turns away case about free speech rights of elementary students
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday turned down its latest opportunity to rule on the free speech rights of public school students.
Tarleton State hit with $110,000 fine for violating Clery Act
When Erin Cooper-Baize filed a public records request at Tarleton State University requesting on-campus police reports, she never anticipated it would land her alma mater a $110,000 fine six years later for failing to report a number of crimes occurring from 2003 to 2005.
Parents, educators make noise after Oklahoma board posts students’ private records
Some would call it a catch 22 – respect the privacy of high school students’ records or adhere to Open Records Act obligations?
Louisiana bullying bill declares “making faces” and “shunning” grounds for discipline
In the ebbing days of their legislative session, Louisiana legislators approved a sweeping ban on "cyberbullying" that raises significant constitutional questions because it extends to such behavior as "making faces," "spreading untrue rumors" and "shunning."Senate Bill 764 by Sen.
Florida Atlantic loses second student media director in two years
Florida Atlantic University will lose its second student media director in two years on June 18.Michael Gaede has served as FAU’s student media director since September.
Students lose some authority in Ohio State’s contract with newspaper company
Ohio State University’s student newspaper The Lantern and Gannett Company’s Media Network of Central Ohio will exchange more than sales revenue and a monthly fee, according to the publishing agreement.
Student Press Law Center welcomes Washington’s Susan Enfield to its Board of Directors
Dr. Susan Enfield, a former high school journalism and English teacher who now serves as a school superintendent in Washington State, has been elected to the Student Press Law Center’s Board of Directors.
Ohio State outsources Lantern business operations, surprising student staff
Ohio State University’s student newspaper The Lantern announced Sunday that its businessoperations will be managed by Gannett Company’s Media Network of Central Ohiostarting July 1.