Principals can ensure the accuracy and excellence of student publications by enrolling the advisers and student staff members in at least one scholastic press association. These groups welcome student participation, set publication and instructional standards, and offer many services, including planning workshops, evaluating publications, and…

One way to entice students into high school journalism courses is to integrate desktop publishing (via microcomputers) as a vehicle for type-setting, design, and pagination of school publications. Desktop publishing also saves time, cuts costs, and provides vocational training. (MLH)

The genesis and growth of the legal protection accorded students in school is documented here. The author suggests that the school has taken a giant step toward becoming an effective example of the democratic institution. (Editor)

To minimize antagonism and enhance the educational process, schools should consider adopting student publications guidelines that clearly outline the legal parameters of protected expression, the system for regulating speech, and procedures for administrative policies. (MLH)

Reviews the "Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier" U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding a principal's right to censor the content of a school-sponsored student publication. Explains why teachers oppose this decision, discusses liability issues, and argues for a free, uncensored student press. Includes eight legal references. (MLH)

Many "student-written" newspapers are actually products of heavy faculty and/or administrative control. Advocates for student press rights should acknowledge administrators' concerns for a safe, orderly environment. Administrators must acknowledge their failure to support secondary students' First Amendment rights. Many administrators…

Most respondents claiming exemplary programs in student activities indicated student newspapers, although other publications were also mentioned. The writer explores aspects of producing these printed pieces. (Editor)

American College Testing Program (ACT) research evidence supports the inclusion of an academic-based journalism course (coordinated with publications) in every high school's curriculum. ACT results show that college students who studied journalism or worked on school newspapers or yearbooks perform better during their freshman year. Includes…

Interviewing, fact checking, writing, research, analysis, meeting deadlines--all are necessary skills gained from journalism training. The Journalism Education Association recently reported that students taking high school journalism courses and working on student publications performed better in college than students without such training.…

The Supreme Court's 1988 "Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier" decision, characterizing student newspapers as a curricular extension, not a constitutionally protected public forum, produced waves of concern among First Amendment advocates. The panic has subsided. The literature advocates working within guidelines, following sound policies,…

Advisors to student-run publications should be professionals with knowledge of journalistic ethics. The author outlines responsibilities and concerns, pointing out that administrators need to treat journalism as a legitimate academic subject. (MD)

Describes a midwestern high school's serious student publications program. Over the past 20 years, students here have published major stories on incest, homosexuality, teen pregnancy, cheating, divorce, fatal illness, and other topics without prepublication scrutiny by the principal. Recommendations are provided to ensure fair coverage, relevant…

Since certification requirements for journalism teachers vary, the Journalism Education Association (JEA) created its own voluntary certification program that enhances state requirements and encourages teachers and advisors from different academic backgrounds to gain recognition for on-the-job learning efforts. JEA's program, educational benefits…

Student journalism is struggling to survive due to demanding high school graduation requirements, stricter college admission standards, and skeptical state departments of education. For student journalism to survive and prosper, education agencies, college officials, and journalism teachers must cooperate and receive strong support from the…

Since the mid-1980s, judicial decisions have broadened school authorities' discretion to restrict student expression (in oral and written communications, grooming, and attire). The category of protected student expression has eroded. Despite replacement of the "Tinker" presumption favoring student expression with one favoring validity of…