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
A great day
Yesterday was a great day for scholastic journalism. It was a great day because California Senate Bill 438 passed its Senate Judiciary Committee hearing 5-0 and now goes to Senate Appropriations Committee for consideration. As you probably know, California Educational Code already protects student expression. SB 438 simply clarifies current law (48907) adding “charter schools”…
Five freedoms contest available
Check out the Five Freedoms PSA Contest. Entries must be received by February 19, 2010. To be eligible for the early bird prize of $100, students must submit their entries by February 2, 2010. For more information, visit our Five Freedoms Contest page.
People and issues in a world of journalism
After spending four days at the Poynter Institute In St. Petersburg, Florida, I have a number of journalism issues on my mind: • AEJMC Scholastic Journalism Division’s vice head David Bulla publishes a blog called The First Amendment. It presents a wide variety of issues and topics and is worthy of a visit and your…
Scholastic Press Student Partners
It’s a new year — heck, a new decade — so what better time to announce a new way to support scholastic press rights. JEA’s Scholastic Press Rights Commission (SPRC) is excited to introduce a group called Scholastic Press Student Partners. Another group? Surely you’ve got questions. We’ve got answers: Q: What will Student Partners…
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.