Rapid social development and recent changes in views concerning childhood have urged a more holistic approach to measuring children's well-being, particularly in the domain of rights. In light of articulated provisions within the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, there is obvious interest in understanding more about how…

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…

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

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)

Describes the impact of an Arizona state law that prohibited the release of any information about a student without a parent's signed authorization on school yearbook production. (KS)

Notes that many school yearbooks are now covering what may be considered "controversial" topics. Discusses the merits of an editorial policy for yearbooks, and notes that First Amendment rights and responsibilities also apply to publishing a yearbook. (HTH)

Presents ways in which good editorial policy can be used to disarm possible censorship situations. Lists 21st-century goals for student skills. (PA)

Notes several omissions in the logical analysis applied to the school press field and its problems by the Commission of Inquiry into High School Journalism. (RB)

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)

Describes the benefits of using role playing as a technique in solving disputes concerning the contents of student publications. (RB)

Discusses the importance of editorial policy to a high school publication, and provides personal anecdotes to reinforce the point. Outlines the editorial policy for Auburn High School, Auburn, Washington. (PA)

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…