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.
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The freedom to speak:
the John Wall Voices Act
by Faith Harron, sophomore Century High School Century Star newsmagazine The Constitution of the United States guarantees all are created free and equal and endowed with the same rights. When it comes to journalism, though, many high school and college students are not equal to their adult counterparts. Some a few in North Dakota are trying…
Documenting biodiversity in Chicagoland
Third in a 10 part series of student journalists Making a Difference In Carolyn Fritts journalistic writing course, at Glenbard West High School, in Glen Ellyn, Ill., she requires students to a research local topic and produce a comprehensive film documentary as their final exam. Students set out to discover what happens to Chicago when…
North Dakota introduces legislation
to protect student expression
With North Dakota’s introduction of a freedom of expression bill Jan. 19, student journalists in other states might want to know how to work on legislation in their states. The John Wall New Voices Act is designed to protect student First Amendment rights both public high schools and public and private colleges. Seven states have passed…
Scholastic journalists often
face demands like Delauter’s
by Mark Goodman I strongly encourage every student publication adviser being told his or her students can’t use names or photos in their print or online publications because of FERPA (or some other manufactured privacy justification) to read the Frederick News Post’s editorial on this crazy Frederick County council member, Kirby Delauter, and his demand…
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.