What to tell an administrator who seeks prior review
The Porn-worker and Bear Creek High School by Jan Ewell, MJE The district administration of the Lodi Unified School District demanded prior review of a story the paper was writing about an 18-year old student, estranged from her parents, who was working in the porn industry while finishing her senior year. The adviser, Cathi Duffel, and her…
Read MoreActivities based on media coverage of high school of student working in adult industry
by John Bowen, MJEIn my last blog we discussed the importance of fighting prior review, and noted its use is growing, even in states with state legislation protecting student expression. To emphasize the issue, we highlight recent review attempts with the Bruin Voice of Stockton, California, and related reporting about the student story. You have…
Read MorePrior review imposes ineffective educational limits on learning, citizenship
by John Bowen, MJEUnbelievably, prior review seems to be spreading. It occurred recently in Illinois, California, Ohio, Texas and numerous additional states. It shows no signs of slowing, despite efforts to pass state legislation to protect student expression. To read about California review and restraint demands, go here. To read the articles in question go…
Read MoreA pillar of strength: the Tinker decision
Lessons: What’s in Your State Press Law?, by John Bowen and Lori Keekley: As New Voices laws spread across the country to protect student journalists, help your students understand what their state does or does not cover when it comes to student press rights. Students will examine their own law and create a dialogue with…
Read MoreArkansas student journalists lose publishing rights, regain them, support from other journalists
by Jackie Mink, JEA Emeritus member A recent challenge in Arkansas left a high school’s newspaper censored and prior review started. With support from other scholastic and professional journalism organizations, the school newspaper has now been allowed to publish. I thought of a line in my favorite book “To Kill a Mockingbird”recently. It was in…
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