Private schools can support a free press, too! This session is aimed at students and advisers at private schools interested in reducing censorship and moving toward more press freedom, despite not having First Amendment protections. We will discuss strategies for building trust and positive relationships with school administration and pedagogical and mission-based arguments for students to have the final say in their publications.
20251114T110020251114T1145America/ChicagoPursuing press freedom in private schoolsPrivate schools can support a free press, too! This session is aimed at students and advisers at private schools interested in reducing censorship and moving toward more press freedom, despite not having First Amendment protections. We will discuss strategies for building trust and positive relationships with school administration and pedagogical and mission-based arguments for students to have the final say in their publications.Ryman Ballroom AJEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Conventionamber@jea.org
