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
Merit Pay Problem
Every one agrees that great teachers need recognition and deserve to be paid more than less skillful educators. The big problem with merit pay is who decides which teachers deserve it. That is especially true when it comes to journalism teachers. Great advisers are too often not appreciated by their supervising administrators who fear critical…
Looking for your thoughts on what principals need to know about journalism
Suppose you were in the position to help administrators better understand journalism, its roles, its value and importance. What would you want to have available in the way of materials and information in the following areas: • Certification and adviser training • Curriculum • Professional standards • “Responsible journalism” • Legal and ethical issues • Newspaper/print…
A process for developing editorial policies that mean something
Editorial policies are among the most important documents advisers and their students will create. Done correctly, they will protect you and your students, your administrators and your school system against unwanted legal issues. The first educational mission for all schools: To develop responsible citizens through enabling critical thinking and empowering student decision making. Done incorrectly,…
Develop strong, local story ideas to show what you can do
Good story ideas are always needed, especially those that will lead to good investigative reporting. Students learn the most when they are on the track of a great story. However, investigative reporting is often the most controversial and can lead to censorship problems. Establishing a record of doing great responsible investigative reporting on subjects less…
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.