Press Rights
JEA stands firmly behind student journalists’ press freedom. Where journalism students delve into the impact of such events as the invasion of the Capitol Jan. 6 and issues stemming from it, they create community engagement and understanding of journalistic responsibility, roles and values. Where the same students make final decisions of content without prior review and restraint, democracy’s ideals flourish and expand. We denounce all efforts to stifle student journalists, and we stand in solidarity with advisers who support them.
Press Rights Quick Links
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Listening with a skeptical ear:
A lesson on how to check out
source accuracy and credibility
Title Listening with a skeptical ear: A lesson on how to check out source accuracy and credibility Description Tis the season. With candidates jostling for positions in the 2016 presidential election and numerous state, local races taking shape and issues developing readers and viewers face an onslaught of information not limited to politics. Student journalists…
Understanding the perils of
prior review and restraint
Title Understanding the perils of prior review and restraint Description This lesson asks the viewers to participate by providing the answers to several questions concerning prior review and restraint. Following each slide, the correct answer is provided as well as a description of the reasoning for the answer. Objectives • Students will learn the difference…
2015 Constitution Day lessons
In preparation for Constitution Day 2015, several members of the Scholastic Press Rights Committee (SPRC), a committee of the Journalism Education Association, created lesson plans specific for the event. We suggest celebrating the day Sept. 17. We created these lessons to help celebrate the Constitution and Bill of Rights, as mandated by Congress. Legislation requires schools to offer…
Should news media neglect events or people?
Title Should media ever not report events or personalities? What ethical issues are involved? Description The Huffington Post recently announced it would only report Donald Trump’s bid for the Republican nomination for president on the entertainment pages. Historically, many would argue this decision runs counter to the journalistic concept of objectivity. Others argue journalism’s changing…
Need help with a censorship issue? You found it.
If you are a JEA member or students of a JEA member who need assistance concerning censorship issues, use the panic button below to generate an online form to explain your situation. This will go to a Scholastic Press Rights Committee member who will assist you quickly and notify others in your state so they can offer assistance. This outreach capability is a direct result of JEA’s Adviser Assistance Program and is designed to combat censorship issues advisers and students might face.