Past Programs - Student Press Law Center

Student Press Freedom Day 2019 - The Student Press Law Center called for students around the country to plan and lead events to demand #StudentPressFreedom on Wednesday, Jan. 30. Highlights from the Day: Kicking off Year of the Student Journalist Student Press Freedom Day marked the official beginning of Year of the Student Journalist, a joint project by the SPLC, Newseum,… Continue reading Student Press Freedom Day 2019
National accolades accompany Tinker Tour 2014 to a triumphant finish line - Mary Beth Tinker and Mike Hiestand's magical journey across America is winning national recognition for igniting a much-needed dialogue about the importance of protecting students against censorship.Launched on Constitution Day 2013, the Tinker Tour is a nationwide First Amendment awareness campaign bringing the landmark student-speech case, Tinker v.

Year of the Student Journalist - Brave, dedicated student journalists report important stories and produce content that shines a light on their community. Sometimes they are the only reporters in the room at important public meetings. They often break stories through diligent investigation and good reporting. Yet student journalists are continually threatened by censorship, retaliation, budget cuts, lack of access and… Continue reading Year of the Student Journalist
Gender and Censorship - From 2016-18, the Student Press Law Center piloted a program to train and empower college age women to partner with high schoolers on projects focused on free press and free expression. The Active Voice initiative was rooted in the findings of a 2016 study that revealed school censorship of journalism disproportionately targets female teens, marginalizing… Continue reading Gender and Censorship
Hazelwood @ 30 - This year, 2018, marks 30 years since the Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier decision was handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court. The SPLC is leading the call throughout the year to raise awareness about the Hazelwood decision, publicize its destructive legacy and focus on the need for New Voices legislation to protect student journalists’ rights. The Hazelwood Day of… Continue reading Hazelwood @ 30
SPLC 40th Anniversary Dinner - On Oct. 16, 2014, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., the Student Press Law Center will celebrate a big birthday. Please join us in commemorating 40 years of free legal aid to high school journalists, college journalists and educators everywhere. The event will kick off at 6 p.m. NPR’s Audie Cornish will emcee… Continue reading SPLC 40th Anniversary Dinner