These guidelines are designed to help secondary school administrators and teachers set up effective journalism programs and student publication programs. Suggestions are provided for the following areas: objectives of the journalism instructional program; general guidelines; curriculum guidelines; First Amendment considerations; financial…

Suggests five guidelines that can be used by teachers and local school district policy committees to accommodate the religious diversity of students while meeting the five historic goals of public schools. Points out emerging issues facing those concerned about religion and First Amendment rights of students and parents. (LS)