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Attending a national convention reaps rewards
by Susan McNulty, CJE The Stampede and The Hoofbeat adviser J.W. Mitchell High School, Trinity, Florida On Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, a group of 20 journalism teachers, and advisers met with Kelly Glasscock of the Journalism Education Association and Laura Widmer of the National Scholastic Press Association at the site of the Fall 2020 JEA/NSPA…
Apply now for 21st annual FAPFA recognition
It’s again time to apply for the First Amendment Press Freedom Award. You can access the form here. All first round applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Dec. 15. In its 21st year, the recognition is designed to identify and recognize high schools that actively support and protect First Amendment rights of their students and…
Ask, do not assume, to build trust between students and administrators
by Lindsay Coppens, The Harbinger Adviser Algonquin Regional High School, Northborough, Mass. Building trust between student editors and school administrators goes a long way toward having a good year and a publication where students are empowered. Yes, part of scholastic journalists’ role is to question those in power and the decisions they make, and it’s…
Introduction to Constitution Day 2019: lessons and more
Constitution Day is right around the corner: Tuesday, Sept. 17. This celebration of the signing of the United States Constitution is the perfect time to touch on our rights and responsibilities, especially as they relate to freedom of speech. The Scholastic Press Rights Committee has you covered, once again, with a collection of lesson plans…