In January of 1988, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its decision in the case Hazelwood School District vs. Kuhlmeier. The ruling limited the strong First Amendment protection that had been afforded scholastic journalists by the courts before that time. Public school officials were given greater — but not unlimited — authority to censor than they’d ever had before.
How early can we start with this grammar stuff?
On growing better writers — Part III
Without a background in elementary school language arts pedagogy, it would be a little presumptuous to suggest ways to teach kindergartners the parts of speech or what a comma is. But research shows it does need to start there.
If it takes a village....
First, let's agree: It's not all about worksheets and drills
On growing better writers -- Part II
When I first started teaching in a high school, grammar was part of the expectation. I taught it in English II to my sophomores, I taught it in Journalistic Writing, and I probably even taught it in that one study hall I had for a semester. It's important stuff, and I knew that.
In 2007, Kent State University's School of Journalism and Mass Communication became the first journalism school in the country to offer a Master of Arts degree for journalism educators that is entirely online. The program emphasizes skills and theory teachers can study today and use in their classrooms tomorrow.
The ASNE Reynolds Institute is an intensive two-week summer journalism training program for high school teachers and student media advisers sponsored by the American Society of News Editors and the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation hosted at Kent State University and four other college campuses.
The Center for Scholastic Journalism helps to connect media professionals who want to volunteer their time to assist state and regional organizations of high school journalists.
The Center for Scholastic Journalism has created an interactive map to showcase schools where student press freedom and editorial independence are protected by school policy or practice. Help us highlight those student media operating as designated public forums for student expression.
The Center for Scholastic Journalism is committed to conducting and collecting the best national and international research on scholastic media and the role it plays in journalism education and citizenship training. From the most accurate national data on the number of scholastic media programs to the benefits those programs provide to students and schools, the Center's collection of research is a window into the world of student media.