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
Prior Review | Law-Ethics Manual | Key Cases | What Are Ethics | Tools of Truth
More lessons on free speech
To read about how one columnist found a school squandered a First Amendment teaching moment, read this article by Leonard Pitts, Jr. in the Miami Herald. As we have seen, schools all too often move to squelch instead of teach. A tip of the hat to Mark Newton for the link.
More end of the year madness
Even though schools teach the First Amendment, allowing students to practice it seems to be another matter entirely. Add this Chicago tribune article to your reading list. Thanks to the SPLC blog and Susan Tantillo for the heads-up.
Follow the latest article in Puyallup censorship
For an interesting and detailed article about the latest information in the ongoing battle against administrative censorship, check out today’s article in the News Tribune. Be sure to read the comments. Students who need end-of-the-year activities might find this an issue worth comment. One of the story’s points deals with the district’s attitude toward prior…
Covering death: an article worth examining
The Kansas City Star ran an article today about how school yearbooks in the area handle death coverage. It is well worth reading – and discussing – before the situation occurs. The article examines the wide range of thought that goes into deciding how, or whether, reporting death is an integral part of scholastic journalism….
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.