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SPLC urges Omaha Public Schools to support New Voices bill

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In a letter Wednesday, the Student Press Law Center encouraged Omaha Public Schools to endorse proposed legislation that would protect student press freedom in Nebraska. The OPS board decided it would revisit its original opposition to Legislative Bill 1071 following comments at Monday's school board meeting from several student journalists and a representative from the… Continue reading SPLC urges Omaha Public Schools to support New Voices bill

Student Press Law Center celebrates 50 Years empowering student journalists amid unprecedented press freedom challenges on Student Press Freedom Day
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Washington, D.C. (Jan. 16, 2024) – In a year where student journalists are playing an increasingly crucial role in the news ecosystem, the Student Press Law Center (SPLC) celebrates its 50th anniversary as the sole legal organization exclusively devoted to supporting student journalists. As student press freedoms face unprecedented challenges, this year's Student Press Freedom Day on Feb. 22, adopts the theme “Powerfully Persistent.”

Wisconsin Assembly approves New Voices bill
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The Student Press Law Center commends the Wisconsin Assembly for their approval yesterday of New Voices legislation restricting censorship of school-sponsored student media. The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration. Sponsored by Representative Tom Michalski, AB 551 ensures that Wisconsin’s public sixth grade through college student journalists determine the content of student media… Continue reading Wisconsin Assembly approves New Voices bill

Students who fought high school censorship in California, Nebraska win 2023 Courage Award

(left photo) Marcus Pennell PHOTO COURTESY: JOSHUA FOO. (right photo) Nathalie Miranda, Gabrielle Lashley, Delilah Brumer and Valeria Luquin.
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SPLC is proud to honor The Pearl Post and the Viking Saga with the 2023 High School Courage in Student Journalism Award!