Handling online comments QT34
Deciding whether to accept online comments can be a tough decision they can carry a lot of baggage. How to review and verify them? How...
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in high school newsrooms QT33
Social media has had such a profound effect on journalism that it’s sometimes hard to remember how traditional news functioned...
Read MoreStudent news media fulfill growing need:
covering local news no one else does
by Cyndi Hyatt Student newspapers – the new papers of record? Nearly 350 teachers wearing white T-shirts, chanting slogans and holding...
Read MoreFacing takedown demands requires
thoughtful planning of guidelines
Because student media takedown demands continue to grow and the JEA listserv recently discussed issues that could be involved in...
Read MoreIssues worth building lessons around
As we head into a break for the holidays, three issues and concepts stand out as worth some future consideration. • The First Amendment:...
Read MoreWhat ‘s banned in your neighborhood?
Banned Websites Awareness Week brings
chance to examine extent of Internet filtering
According to a new report from the American Library Association, Internet-filtering software blocks more content than required and...
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