Dealing with unwanted, forced prior review? QT26
by John Bowen, MJE JEA historically has opposed prior review of student media by school officials. That opposition continues. Prior review...
Read MoreMuzzle Hazelwood with strong journalism,
status as an open public forum
Dean v. Utica Community Schools, 2004 Quick Tip 25: Student First Amendment Rights by Jan Ewell The principal of Utica High School told...
Read MoreDecision-making for most student broadcasts
protected same as print, online QT24
As more schools expand their journalism programs to include broadcast and radio, it should be clear how Tinker and Hazelwood positively or...
Read MoreFAPFA reminder
by John Bowen, MJE It’s never too late to recognize or reaffirm the importance of First Amendment practices and policies – and be...
Read MoreResponsibility 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...
Read MoreAs 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...
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