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.
Constitution Day is Sept. 17
2025 Theme: Power to the People
The Scholastic Press Rights Committee has put together a set of activities and materials around the 2025 theme "Power to the People" for teachers to use in their classrooms this Constitution Day, Sept. 17. They range from full lesson plans to quick activities and ways to promote Constitution Day in your school community.
Press Rights Quick Links
Prior Review | Law-Ethics Manual | Key Cases | What Are Ethics | Tools of Truth
Sponsored content and native ads:
Community education
by John Bowen Title Sponsored content and native ads: Community education Description — fourth in the sequence From previous lessons, student journalists should be aware of native ads and sponsored content and the importance of understanding the issues they raise. Now, they take this awareness and knowledge a step further and become the teachers to…
Resources
Resources for sponsored content/native advertising • 12 examples of native ads (and why they work) http://www.copyblogger.com/examples-of-native-ads/ •3 examples of branded content marketing done really, really well http://oursocialtimes.com/3-examples-of-branded-content-marketing-done-really-really-well/ • 7 great examples of branded content http://www.creativebloq.com/branding/7-great-examples-branded-content-61620674 • An ethical framework for sponsored content http://www.wnyc.org/story/307741-ethical-framework-sponsored-content/ * Article or ad? When it comes to native advertising, no…
Developing guidelines for the use of
sponsored content in your student media
by John Bowen Title Developing guidelines for the possible use of sponsored content (or native ads) in your student media Description –– second in the sponsored news sequence Because of the rapid spread of sponsored content or native advertising, it is possible your students will have to decide whether to use them in their student…
Creating, publishing Storify news
about native ads, sponsored content
by John Bowen Title Activity: Creating and publishing a Storify on news about native ads and sponsored content Description This lesson should follow other lessons on sponsored content. To help maintain student awareness of native ads and sponsored content, students will create Storify news stories and publish them to keep themselves and their communities aware…
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.