School officials at Northwest Public Schools in Nebraska shut down the Viking Saga after the paper covered LGBTQIA+ issues.
CENSORSHIP ALERT: Student paper shut down for LGBTQIA+ coverage
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Red Flag: Our school cut our budget because they didn’t like our coverage
Censorship isn't always cut and dry. That's why, for the next few weeks, the Student Press Law Center is highlighting some common red flags — so you can keep an eye out for censorship.
Red Flag: My principal demands to read everything before we publish
Censorship isn't always cut and dry. That's why, for the next few weeks, the Student Press Law Center is highlighting some common red flags — so you can keep an eye out for censorship.
I just got a bill for a Creative Commons photo we used. What gives?
In this Legal Question of the Week, SPLC attorneys explain why you may get charged for using a Creative Commons photo if you don't carefully read the license.
Mourning with the Uvalde Community
The Student Press Law Center joins in mourning the children and teachers killed yesterday at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Schools should be a place of learning and joy, not a target for violence. Our hearts go out to the shattered families who have lost their precious children and family members.
NEWS RELEASE: Hawaii Restores and Protects Student Press Freedom
SPLC congratulates the State of Hawaii on the signing of HB1848, the “Hawaii Student Journalism Protection Act."
SPLC urges the Ohio State Supreme Court to hear an appeal in Gibson Bros. Inc. v. Oberlin College
Read the Amicus Brief The Student Press Law Center joined the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and 16 other media companies and press advocacy groups in filing a brief urging the Ohio State Supreme Court to hear an appeal in Gibson Bros. Inc. v. Oberlin College. In March, an Ohio appellate court held… Continue reading SPLC urges the Ohio State Supreme Court to hear an appeal in Gibson Bros. Inc. v. Oberlin College
SPLC Seeking Organizing Associate
We’re looking for a dynamic, creative, experienced Organizing Associate to help build this powerful movement for student press freedom.
SPLC urges Seminole County School Board to change student media policy to prevent future censorship
Read the full letter SPLC sent to the Seminole County School Board urging them to adopt a new student media publications policy to prevent future censorship in the district.
SPLC commends the reversal of censorship at Lyman High School in Florida
SPLC commends the Seminole County School Board for rejecting the censorship of the Lyman High School yearbook and compromising with students.