Analyzes two court decisions that defined the responsibilities and rights of student journalists. Both cases held that the newspapers involved were not "public forums." Suggests that the Supreme Court may once again have to address questions that were left unresolved by the majority opinion in "Kuhlmeier." (MLF)

A majority of Catholic educators at a week-long conference voted to support principles of academic freedom, autonomy for governing boards, and independence from direct ecclesiastical authority. American college presidents were troubled by proposed norms that would allow for a bishop's intervention where dissentious theological teaching was…

Surveys high school principals in Missouri to examine how they have responded to their new authority over the student press following the Supreme Court's Hazelwood decision. Reports that while principals say that student newspapers are open forums, most also say that they would censor certain types of material. (MM)

Reprints of documents concerning the First Annual Meeting of the AAUP and the activities of the Committee on Academic Freedom and Academic Tenure are presented including the 1915 "Declaration of Principles." (MLW)

Reviews "The Legacies of Literacy: Continuities and Contradictions in Western Culture and Society" (Harvey G. Graff). Discusses the historical role of literacy education as a tool for liberation, emphasizing the viewpoints of Plato and Freire. (FMW)

Accounts that illustrate the work of the American Association of University Professors in helping to bring cases to an appropriate resolution are presented. The volume of cases and complaints are published. Four statements of removal of censure are provided. (MLW)

The issues surrounding censorship of student press and legal restraints are controversial and complex. High schools and colleges may need to reevaluate or establish policies that clearly define the role of the newspaper as well as the role of administrators, advisers, and students. (JOW)

Describes an author's surprise at finding her children's book in a banned books collection in a bookstore window. Argues against certain types of censorship. (RAE)

A mother of a 16 year-old suicide victim writes to school counselors who let her down by not informing her of important changes in her son's activities, personality, and choice of friends at school. The letter also addresses two psychologists in a psychiatric hospital who suppressed information about the boy's suicidal intentions and his…

Discusses ethical issues facing college journalists, including general issues, truth, privacy, confidentiality, conflict of interest, economic pressure, offensive content, and diversity. Concludes that it is in the best interests of a college newspaper to remember these guidelines when writing the newspaper's code of ethics and when writing each…

Proposes a theory of reasoning and outlines four general types of reasoning (case-based, law-based, coherence-based, and dialectical) based on the constraints the reasoning seeks to honor. The development of reasoning is presented as a continuing construction and reconstruction of self-constraints and justifications for those constraints,…

Suggests that publications advisors have sound, practical reasons for addressing ethical decision making. Presents a brief review of the Supreme Court's message in "Hazelwood." Surveys staffs and advisors of award-winning high school newspapers concerning ethical issues facing the student press. Finds that advisors believe ethics to be…

Discusses libraries and issues relating to censorship, social protest, and First Amendment rights. Topics addressed include materials selection based on objective criteria; removing inappropriate material; intellectual freedom; limited versus absolute censorship; and possible errors in selection decisions. (LRW)

As schools merge onto the information highway, districts must address their liability associated with Internet access. Schools need a practical policy supporting high access to global educational resources while limiting district liability. USENET provides easy access to controversial and pornographic materials. This article outlines federal…

Explains the justified concern over the communication of "truth" in the media. Argues that journalism students need to understand that there can be a critically important difference between what they have a right to publish and what they should publish. Explores various answers to this and other ethical questions, and the ramifications…