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
FAPFA reminder
by John Bowen, MJE It’s never too late to recognize or reaffirm the importance of First Amendment practices and policies – and be recognized for it – by applying for this year’s FAPFA award. Until Dec. 15, that is. This First Amendment Press Freedom Award recognizes high schools that actively support, teach and protect First Amendment rights and…
Responsibility in scholastic media starts with
ethics, accuracy, complete story QT23
Administrators may want student media that depicts the school in a positive light, that promotes good news and overlooks the negative. Is this responsible journalism? Advisers may want student media that reflects students’ technical proficiency such as mechanics, grammar and style. Little else matters. Is this responsible journalism? Students may want to preserve tradition, give…
As ETHS administrators tighten the grip,
they may want to heed pastoral advice
by Stan Zoller, MJE I had the opportunity to attend an event that was simply called “We the People: Making Our Voices Heard.” It featured an “advocacy resource fair” followed by presentations addressing the “State of Our Democracy.” The first speaker hit the nail on the head about the event’s importance. “We are doing what…
Empowering student decision-making QT22
The role of the adviser in student-run media incorporates teacher, coach, counselor, listener and devil’s advocate but not doer. We like the JEA Adviser Code of Ethics as guides for advisers. That role means letting students make all decisions including content, context and grammar. One way advisers can help this process is by having a…
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.