Argues that the real questions remaining in journalism are who should censor and how, suggesting that good writers will be self-censored by individual integrity and professional pride. (RB)

Argues that the relationship between the principal and the newspaper advisor determines the extent to which censorship occurs. (RB)

Discusses issues of editorial responsibility, conflict, and censorship to be considered by students contributing to a scholastic newspaper. (SR)

Argues that this bicentennial year should be a time to teach students about freedom of the press and describes useful instructional materials for that purpose. (RB)

A recent court decision in Arcata, California, is bringing First Amendment press freedom for high school journalists back into the news. (RL)

Describes a case of possible censorship of a student newspaper which resulted in the creation of a publications board. Explains the publications board was made up of objective advisors who believed in and supported the rights of student journalists. Outlines numerous examples of how the board resolved issues and taught students lessons. (PM)

Survey suggests that the student press often does not operate within the existing legal framework of the Constitution because of pressures from within the schools. (RB)

States that the pervasive atmosphere of distrust and hostility toward the professional press is just as "virulent" with the scholastic press. Argues that today's student journalists need and deserve the same rights and protections as their professional counterparts. States that the First Amendment is the country's first liberty. (PA)

Analyzes potential problems the Hazelwood decision may present. Warns faculty advisers and staffs to consider protective measures. (MS)

Polled high school principals on their handling of situations involving student press rights. Compared the results to a similar survey and to actual court decisions. (RL)

Discusses the unclarified situation of school publications advisers who should know their legal rights if they are likely to be involved in high school censorship disputes. (JM)

Reviews the state of the high school press two years after the United States Supreme Court's Hazelwood decision which limited First Amendment protections for school publications. Finds mixed results, with some schools experiencing a chilling effect on reporting and others finding hidden benefits. (SR)

Considers the importance of developing a well constructed publications policy and notes that a carefully designed policy will provide some mechanism for addressing questions regarding the inevitable conflicts that will arise when students express a desire to publish certain controversial material. (SC)

Discusses censorship and high school newspapers, focusing on the controversy surrounding a student reporter's story about the rape of her sister. (AEW)