Reviews the status of citizenship education. Proposes a model in which scholastic journalism takes a partnership role in civic education, thus strengthening high school journalism. (SR)

Finds that directors agree that journalism attracts its share of talented students and disagree that the writing skills of high school journalism students are declining. Finds also that more than 60% agree that schools in their states treated journalism courses as extracurricular activities and that low starting salaries diminish student interest…

Looks at current conditions inhibiting the growth and sustenance of quality journalism programs in inner-city areas. Examines some practical steps journalism advisers in these schools can take to better advance the talents and desires of their students. (RS)

Discusses the selection process for rewarding the Pulitzer Prize in explanatory journalism. Shares Pulitzer Prize winner Jon Franklin's observations about writing competitions for students and professionals. (SR)

Presents advice on how to compile a staff manual for use by high school newspaper and yearbook staffs. (RS)

Reports on an analysis of more than 200 high school newspapers which showed that only nine papers included humor on a regular basis. Uses excerpts from those nine newspapers to illustrate how humor can be used. (FL)

Proposes using the community surrounding a school as a source of story ideas. (FL)

Discusses the role of Scholastic Press Associations: to help teachers and students in high school journalism programs improve the quality of their curricula and publications. Lists the functions of scholastic press boards. (MS)

Discusses the work of David Weir, who believes that reporters need to cultivate open-mindedness, detachment from their own work, and ability to see beyond their own prejudices and predispositions to alter hypotheses to fit the facts. (SRT)

Stresses the importance of gaining early experience in areas related to journalism for students who wish to pursue careers in that field. (FL)

Relates the findings of a four-month study of spelling errors made by a high school newspaper staff. Presents a copy of a test used to determine students' spelling ability. (FL)

Describes the use of electronic photography (still video photography) digitized directly into computer layouts for student publications. (SR)

Offers four brief stories on redesigning "The Columbus Dispatch" newsroom, what changes technology caused, what high school teachers should teach photographers, and what skills are needed in packaging the news. (SR)

Describes the way Scholastic Press Associations are structured and organized. (MS)

Advises editors that planning and organizing tasks can allow an editor of student publications to accomplish a great deal. (SR)