To give you some tips and encouragement for the year ahead, we compiled advice from students interviewed in our blog series Behind the Story.
Advice from student journalists for your newsroom
Tag: back to school
Where to find the story: tips from fellow student journalists
Still in your summer mindset & having trouble finding story ideas? Here are some places where you can look for inspiration on your campus.
Prepare for back to school with the SPLC legal team!
Join the SPLC legal team for a Q&A-style meet where they’ll make sure you’re prepared for any challenges this school year may bring!
5 tips for new advisers, from an experienced adviser
New advisers, start the school year on the right note by following this simple advice from a veteran journalism educator.
Countering COVID-related FERPA objections
Many times administrators cite FERPA as a reason to restrict access to information which the public is entitled to receive. During the pandemic, we see FERPA being used inappropriately to deny important information to student media. SPLC has developed the letter below for you to download and send (or give) to administrators when they misapply FERPA… Continue reading Countering COVID-related FERPA objections
Student media advisers say they’re anxious about going back to school during COVID-19
Sarah Verpooten watched as a parent at an Aug. 3 school board meeting advocated for returning to in-person classes. He was speaking into the microphone when he pulled down his mask to wipe his nose, pulled his mask back up, and continued speaking. That meeting resulted in a “very surprising vote” to return to in-person… Continue reading Student media advisers say they’re anxious about going back to school during COVID-19
Back to School Checklist: “The Talk”
A fresh, new school year is upon us. The newsroom is tidy. The floor recently waxed, the cabinets and drawers are in apple-pie order and the story files nicely organized.