Some courts uphold student speech rights online and some courts allow school districts to punish students for such speech, even when it is done off campus.
Legal analysis: How far can schools go in limiting student speech online?
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Reading, and re-evaluating, the comments
As professional news outlets consider phasing out anonymous comments, college editors are considering their options.
Speech beyond the schoolhouse gate
School districts — and the courts — are trying to gauge how far administrators' reach goes when monitoring students' speech.
Erasing the narrative: Student journalists face an increasing amount of takedown requests
High school and college newspapers have been grappling with requests for content removal from former sources and contributors.
Turning free speech rights inside out
Schools and courts have been divided while navigating school dress codes and student's First Amendment rights.
No laughing matter: College comedy papers struggle with 'political correctness' climate
College comedy publications have had to redefine the line between offensiveness and humor to appeal to a new generation.
Language in transition: How student journalists cover transgender issues
Student journalists are working to balance clarity and sensitivity when covering transgender issues at school.
When campus discipline doesn't add up
Many large public universities report zero or nearly zero liquor law violations and drug abuse offenses — a side effect of the wide variations allowed in reporting campus crimes under the federal Clery Act.
At some universities, there are blurred lines between public relations and student media
Some universities have tried to blend traditional student journalism with public relations, prompting ethics questions and some raised eyebrows.
Student journalists and online video: When are closed captions required?
New rules say that certain content delivered via the internet must be closed captioned. How does this affect student journalists?