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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Join us at #nhsjc in DC

The Scholastic Press Rights Committee is leading a number of sessions at the JEA/NSPA Fall National High School Journalism Convention, scheduled for Nov. 21-24 in Washington, D.C. Here’s a list you can take with you to the Marriott Wardman Park. We hope to see you at one or all of them. Open forum: Discussion of…

Despite state legislation protecting student media, students face constraints, including required changes in content

by Stan Zoller, MJE Imagine this scenario. You’re at an airport when you are approached by a security guard who, after noticing your press credentials, staff T-shirt or other items that identifies you as a journalist, says, “You write propaganda, right?” And you are allowed to pass only after you agree.  Farfetched? It may seem…

Kirkwood High School journalist stories make an impact

Observations lead to this ‘Making a Difference’ recognition by Hillary DeVoss Sometimes, student journalists write a story so impactful it captures the attention of an entire city. That was certainly the case when Kirkwood Call student editors Thomas Birmingham, Logan Crews and Jack Rintoul acted on their observations, as well as those from other students at Kirkwood…

Journalistic responsibility goes hand-in-hand with news literacy

 by John Bowen, MJE, Kent State University Looking at Facebook over the weekend, I noticed two posts in particular. Both dealt with issues concerning science. Both raised questions involving news literacy and journalistic responsibility. Both received a good number of comments, from all viewpoints. One, a meme, focused on listening to those with whom you disagree….

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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.