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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Establish public trust. Take the Pledge. Carry the Seal
A lesson plan for Wednesday of Scholastic Journalism Week. You can download the lesson here. by Kathy Schrier Scholastic Journalism Week is the perfect time for student media staffs to renew their commitment to practice ethical journalism that is Transparent, Accountable and Open (TAO.) One way to do that is to take the “TAO…
All we have to lose is our credibility
by H. L. Hall As we celebrate Scholastic Journalism Week this month, it is imperative we keep the 45 words that help students cover sensitive, controversial issues in a responsible manner. It’s amazing to me every time I teach a workshop, a seminar, or even a session at a JEA convention, I try to…
Coming to a state near you?
For those who have not read it, SPLC executive director Frank LoMonte’s recent post on Indiana’s HB 1169 is a chilling reminder of why free expression – and not just for high school students – requires eternal vigilance. For those who will celebrate Scholastic Journalism Week next week, LoMonte’s post is literally mandatory reading. For…
Archived discussion from SPRC Cover It Live discussion
If you could not participate in JEA’s Scholastic Press Rights Commission forum Jan. 30, you can find it here. Information includes discussion legal and ethical issues of using social media in reporting, Internet filtering, several polls on law and ethics and links to excellent resources in all those areas – and more. We appreciate the…
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.