Understanding New Voices Legislation and Censorship in School Journalism

What is the main focus of Scholastic Journalism Week?

• Celebrating student achievements in sports

• Encouraging art and music programs

• Highlighting the importance of journalism in schools

• Promoting science and technology education

Why did Katie Moreno stop teaching journalism?

• She wanted to pursue a different career

• She faced censorship from school administration

• She moved to a different state

• She retired from teaching

What was the administration's response to the article about the pink tax?

• They praised it for its insight

• They found it inappropriate for teenage audiences

• They encouraged more articles on similar topics

• They ignored it completely

What was the administration's requirement for the Pride Club's yearbook photo?

• A feature article alongside the photo

• A parent permission slip for identified students

• No photo at all

• A group photo without names

How did the administration react to the article about vaping?

• They ignored the article

• They deemed it inappropriate after distribution

• They approved it without changes

• They requested more articles on health topics

What was the article 'Dangerous Games' about?

• Reviewing popular video games

• Encouraging new game ideas

• Discussing the dangers of certain games

• Promoting safe games for children

What does New Voices legislation aim to protect?

• Parental rights in education

• School funding for extracurricular activities

• Teacher salaries and benefits

• Student press rights from administrative censorship

What is a common objection to New Voices legislation?

• It reduces school funding

• It increases administrative workload

• It is unnecessary due to the First Amendment

• It limits student creativity

Why is it important for journalism advisors to understand student rights?

• To ensure students follow school rules

• To protect themselves and their students from censorship

• To improve student writing skills

• To increase school funding

What can help prevent issues with school administration regarding student publications?

• Limiting student involvement

• Building good relationships with administration

• Avoiding controversial topics

• Increasing publication frequency