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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Determining – and practicing– journalism’s secret words
by Stan Zoller During his game show, “You Bet Your Life,” the late Groucho Marx would challenge his contestants to “say the secret word and win $100.” Imagine what it would be like if Groucho had his show today and featured as his panelists, a high school administrator and high school journalist. What would the…
Knowing what is what:
Is it editorial content or is it advertising?
by John Bowen Can you tell ads from news? Based on an article in Marketplace Tech published Dec. 3, it might not be that easy on digital media. The advertising in question, referred to as “native ads” by author Stacey Vanek Smith, are ads that do not look like ads. Because of this, Smith reports…
Making a Difference: Student journalists document controversy challenging community
by Jane Blystone Part 2 of an 8 part series When the school district in Pflugerville, Texas, decided to provide employees with domestic partners the same fringe benefits that married couples received, student journalists at Pflugerville High School documented the public controversy as it was the first district in the state of Texas to offer…
FAPFA application deadline is Dec. 1
by John Bowen Deadline for the First Amendment Press Freedom Award (FAPFA) is fast approaching. The application can be completed by using a SurveyGizmo form. Deadline for submission is Dec. 1, 2013. In its 14th year, the recognition is designed to identify and recognize high schools that actively support and protect First Amendment rights of their students and teachers….
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.