In late 1987, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Byron R. White circulated a draft opinion to his colleagues in a case about whether high school journalists had the right to be free of interference from school administrators. His opinion in the case, "Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier," sided with Missouri administrators who some four years…

Publicity concerning school censorship too often centers on the clumsy, heavy-handed, and overt efforts of school administrators or other impact parties to control student speech or publications. In this article, the author contends that such obvious and oftentimes inept attempts at controlling student communication represent only the tip of the…

High school teacher Robert C. Mossman asserts that literary magazines reflect and elevate school communities' values. As adviser of his school literary magazine, Mossman encourages students to uphold certain standards for decency, while helping students learn to distinguish between original writing that is specific and thoughtful and writing that…

If "The Meter" at Tennessee State University and "The Hilltop" at Howard University are indicators, student newspapers at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have taken giant strides since 2000, when "Black Issues In Higher Education" found many Black campus papers struggling and inadequate. "All the News Doesn't Make It to Print"…

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…

Argues that professional journalists must work with high school journalists and journalism organizations to prevent interference of press freedom in high school publications. (RB)

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)

Describes how one teacher dealt with an attempt to censor a high school literary magazine. (DD)

Suggests some techniques that foster an amicable relationship between the yearbook advisor and the school administrators and can lead to increased advisor autonomy in yearbook production. (TO)

Stresses the point that scholastic journalism needs the support of professional journalists if freedom of the press is to be meaningful at the high school level. (RB)

Presents excerpts from the report of the Kennedy Commission of Inquiry into High School Journalism, concentrating on censorship, minority participation, journalism education, established media, and censorship issues.

Discusses practical resources available to high school administrators, teachers, and students through the ERIC system concerning freedom of speech for students involved with school-sponsored publications. (Author)

Discusses the school policy of one high school that requires prior approval from the building principal or a designated staff member before student publications may be printed and distributed. (RB)