In "Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier," the Supreme Court ruled that school officials have final prepublication review over the contents of public school newspapers. This decision can be a victory for would-be journalists if students and educators alike can better define the standards and boundaries of responsible journalism. (MLF)

Forecasts no major surprises during the U.S. Supreme Court's 1987-88 term. Like the "Edwards v. Aguillard" ruling against Louisiana's creation science law, upcoming decisions concerning religious issues (controversial textbooks and moments of silence) and free speech (language use and controversial subject matter in student publications)…

The First Amendment protects editors of school newspapers. Accordingly, school policy should offer students due process rights, and the newspaper adviser, who is instrumental in controlling the content of student publications, should be chosen with care. (TE)