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...
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...
Read MoreEmpowering 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...
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 MoreHow can my school get involved
in the New Voices campaign? QT21
Almost a quarter of all states have now passed legislation protecting voice in student media, and instilling the virtues of the First...
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