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Wisconsin Assembly approves New Voices bill

November 8, 2023November 8, 2023 Student Press Law Center

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

New Voices Movement Presentation

October 30, 2023October 30, 2023 Student Press Law Center

This presentation provides an overview of the New Voices campaign, what the legislation does and what you can do to get involved.

SPLC provides testimony supporting proposed New Voices bill in Wisconsin

October 27, 2023October 27, 2023 Student Press Law Center

SPLC provided written testimony to Wisconsin's Assembly Committee on Colleges and Universities in support of proposed New Voices legislation.

Guest post: California school administrators, do better

Myesha Phukan and her production class.

Myesha Phukan with members of a former production class at Mountain View High School. PHOTO COURTESY: MYESHA PHUKAN

October 26, 2023October 27, 2023 Myesha Phukan

Mountain View High School student journalist Myesha Phukan shares her censorship story and why New Voices legislation matters.

Get excited for New Voices 2024!

New Voices 2024

October 20, 2023October 20, 2023 Student Press Law Center

We're kicking off our New Voices 2024 campaigns! The next legislative sessions start in January, and it's never too early to get involved!

Guest post: Five Freedoms in the First

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 Grace Lovejoy

New Voices Student Leader Grace Lovejoy's article, "Five Freedoms in the First," about her experiences at the NVSLI received a "Best of SNO."

Reflections from New Voices student leaders: Maggie LeBeau

Maggie LeBeau (left) and her friend visiting NBC studios in Boston.

Maggie LeBeau (left) and her friend visiting NBC studios in Boston. PHOTO COURTESY: MAGGIE LEBEAU

August 22, 2023September 11, 2023 Maggie LeBeau

Maggie LeBeau, a New Voices Student Leaders Institute 2023 alum, shared her NVSLI experiences and what comes next in her advocacy work.

Reflections from New Voices student leaders: Nicole Lupo

Nicole Lupo (right) working on layout with her staff. PHOTO COURTESY: NICOLE LUPO.

August 22, 2023September 5, 2023 Nicole Lupo

Nicole Lupo, a New Voices Student Leaders Institute 2023 alum, shared her NVSLI experiences and what comes next in her advocacy work.

Reflections from New Voices student leaders: Luisa Sanchez

Photo of Luisa Sanchez with other members of the Kentucky Student Voice team.

Photo of Luisa Sanchez (bottom right) with other members of the Kentucky Student Voice team. PHOTO COURTESY: LUISA SANCHEZ.

August 22, 2023August 30, 2023 Luisa Sanchez

Luisa Sanchez, a New Voices Student Leaders Institute 2023 alum, shared her NVSLI experiences and what comes next in her advocacy work.

Reflections from New Voices student leaders: Kiley Clarquist

Kiley Clarquist with other members of her student-run magazine, Hook.

Kiley Clarquist with members of her student-run magazine, Hook. PHOTO COURTESY: KILEY CLARQUIST.

August 22, 2023August 22, 2023 Kiley Clarquist

Kiley Clarquist, a New Voices Student Leaders Institute 2023 alum, shared her NVSLI experiences and what comes next in her advocacy work.