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The R-Word and the WaPo
by Matt Schott August 22, the Washington Post editorial board decided to no longer use the term Redskins in its editorials (I believe it will live on in the sports and news sections). This is a decision that seems to be pretty roundly lauded, particularly by Native American groups who’ve been fighting for this change for…
Instead of removing students from the solution, administrators should empower them to figure it out
What’s best for students? We return to that essential question constantly as decision-makers in every realm of education. In the “yearbook yikes” dilemma featured in this month’s Ethical Educator column in School Administrator magazine, the solutions address what may be best for one student but fail to mention what’s best for many others. Where are the student editors…
Welcome back – here’s a look
at what to expect in the coming weeks
As we all head back to school, look for some new content in the next week: • An article focusing who who owns scholastic media content and choices to establish best approach for students • An article discussing points of questions involving yearbook ethics • A first look at a Policy Package to will help staffs decide what they…
Updates on scholastic issues across the nation
Several events in the world of scholastic journalism – and that affects it – occurred recently. Censorship issues have not taken a summer break: • Both good and bad news exist for two publications in NJ. First the good news. John Wodnick, the adviser of the Allendale , NJ newspaper, said. “Thought you should know– the censored…
‘You have the power to IMPROVE the world,
not just change it’ are words worth noting
by Stan Zoller Sometimes it’s difficult to see the forest through the trees. Or perhaps we spend a lot of time preaching to the choir. Take your pick. As journalism educators, we know about the problems we face handling student media. So when someone from “the outside” addresses them, it’s a breath of fresh air….
Current First Amendment issues worth noting
Looking for discussion starters for the end of school? For the latest on three nationally ongoing censorship issues, check out: Fond du Lac, WI • Cardinal Columns: Filthy administrative minds, “dangerous advice” and the persistent kids of Cardinal Columns http://www.first-draft.com/2014/05/cardinal-columns-filthy-administrative-minds-dangerous-advice-and-the-persistent-kids-of-cardinal-co.html • They’re still censoring the Cardinal Columns FYI – now deny seniors a final issues…
Exposing the killing impact of Heroin
When Zach Anders wrote about the rise of heroin in his community, he faced prior review. However, the administrators did not kill the story and it later went on to earn several awards. He published this in his high school newspaper, Sitqayu at Henry M. Jackson High School, in Mill Creek, Wash. According to his…
Making a Difference:
Freshman capstone project
localizes national issue of gay rights
by Jane Blystone Ally O’ Reilly wanted her capstone journalism project for the year to make a difference. She knew that the national issue of gay rights needed localization in her school publication, Pine Whispers. Her adviser, Stephen Hanf, at R. J. Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, was impressed that a freshman would…
JEA listed among key ethics and media law resources
JEA has been listed as a part of key media law and ethics resources by journalism degree.org titled 100 Key Ethics & Media Law Resources for Journalists. “Modern journalists, and anyone else working in the media, have thorny ethical issues to contend with,” Kara James wrote in a letter notifying JEA president Mark Newton of the compilation….
Making our words matter
by Tom Gayda Rights vs. responsibilities. Or, just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. These are the phrases to keep in mind when living in a social media world. Putting the First Amendment in action is our right, but with that right is the need to be responsible. There are many things a person…
Teacher Appreciation Week
recommendation for principals
Dear Sir or Madam: Here’s a little suggestion for Teacher Appreciation Week gift-giving. It will make your journalism teacher happier. Besides it will make you and, most important, your students a lot happier. My suggestion: An open forum, no-prior-review policy where students, under the guidance of a trained journalism teacher, make the content decisions. All…
National scholastic journalism groups’ position on Neshaminy policy proposal
As the national organizations of journalism educators committed to the training of future journalists and the preparation of citizens for life in our democracy, we write to express our vigorous opposition to the proposed policy changes under consideration by the Neshaminy Board of School Directors that relate to school-sponsored student publications We find the proposed…