Understanding FERPA QT66
Guideline: The school publication will follow the Family Educational Rights and PrIvacy Act (FERPA) as defined by the Student Press Law...
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Can harm students, damage credibility QT65
Senior wills, April Fool’s issues and senior quotes sometimes can be considered the three Horsemen of the Apocalypse. They have minimal...
Read MoreCircuit Court decisions support student freedoms QT 64
Quick Hits: Student First Amendment Rights Muzzle Hazelwood with strong journalism and status as a limited public forum. (Dean v. Utica...
Read MoreDecision protects students’ rights, since 1943 QT 63
Quick Hits: Student First Amendment Rights What, students have rights? Not until 1943 (West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette)...
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Lobby Day in Minnesota
by Lori Keekley, MJE I had no idea how inspired I would be by 22 students from six different schools who joined me to lobby for the New...
Read MoreWhat to tell your principal about Prior Review? QT 62
Quick Hits: Student First Amendment Rights The bad news is that administrators may legally ask to see stories before they are printed or...
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