Their high school journalism adviser was reassigned after administrators didn't like their reporting. Last month, Romana Jacobson and Thomas Harrison shared their experiences with censorship — and reactions to a big court victory — during #StudentPressFreedom Day.
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📢 NEWS: The Georgia legislature has introduced a bill that would protect #studentpressfreedom rights in the state! www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/...
Learn more about New Voices, and reach out to see how you can offer support: splc.org/new-voices/
Last week, Senior Legal Counsel Mike Hiestand shared his perspective on the state of #studentpressfreedom — informed by his 30-plus years at the Student Press Law Center.
He summarizes it in five words:
⚠️ Danger
🚫 Censorship
💰 Money
😨 Fear
💪 Resilience
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🗓️ TOMORROW at 4pm ET: Join @splc.org's State of Student Press Freedom panel event. Amid escalating censorship, intimidation and legal threats, hear directly from student editors at the center of some of the biggest stories of the past year. #StudentPressFreedom RSVP: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Student journalists across the country show resilience every single day. But most still aren't afforded their full First Amendment press freedom rights.
Free Press is proud to partner with the @splc.org for #StudentPressFreedom to stand for student journalists.
Learn more: studentpressfreedom.org
In recognition of #StudentPressFreedom Day, our team hit the streets and passed out the last copies of our January issue.
We're hard at work on our Feb/March issues! Stories edited this week include a look at PSC's Board of Trustees, coverage of local protests, and PSC's agreement with ICE.
This #StudentPressFreedom Day, join us in celebrating student journalists and advocating for the protections they need to continue their work:
🎉 Today is #StudentPressFreedom Day, a national moment to celebrate the important role of student journalists and advocate for their First Amendment rights. Learn more:
On this #StudentPressFreedom Day, we’re celebrating every student, adviser and community member who believes that a free press makes democracy stronger.
Thanks to our sponsors and partners for standing with us. Thank YOU for standing with student journalists.
https://studentpressfreedom.org
Graphic for Student Press Freedom Day 2026 with a comic image of a hand grabbing a pen; underneath text reads 'We stand with student journalists. They serve an essential role in their communities, even as censorship, intimidation, and legal threats escalate.'
@rcfp.org is a proud partner of #StudentPressFreedom Day and stands with student journalists today and all year round.
Here are 3⃣ recent examples of how we've supported student journalists and their First Amendment rights 👇
This year, #StudentPressFreedom Day highlights "Resilience in Action" — celebrating the ways that student journalists push forward and raise their voices even as censorship, intimidation, and legal threats escalate.
🎉 Today is #StudentPressFreedom Day, a national moment to honor the important role of student journalists and advocate for their First Amendment rights.
Learn more via @splc.org: studentpressfreedom.org
This #StudentPressFreedom Day, join us in celebrating student journalists and advocating for the protections they need to continue their work: studentpressfreedom.org
Today is #StudentPressFreedom Day! 🎉
💪✍️ Join us and @splc.org in celebrating student journalists and advocating for the protections they need to continue their work.
🔗 Learn more: studentpressfreedom.org
This year, #StudentPressFreedom Day from the Student Press Law Center highlights the resilience of student journalists even as censorship, intimidation and legal threats escalate. Learn more:
For #StudentPressFreedom Day from @splc.org, we're highlighting the powerful reporting of student journalists that have written for us at MuckRock.
Learn more: studentpressfreedom.org
🎉 Today is #StudentPressFreedom Day, a celebration of the critical role student journalists play in our communities. Learn how NEFAC is supporting these students and defending their First Amendment rights: nefac.org/news/celebra... #journalism
We are proud to partner with @splc.org for #StudentPressFreedom Day. Join PEN America today in celebrating student journalists’ resilience in action and standing up for their First Amendment rights:
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🎉 Today is #StudentPressFreedom Day, a national moment to celebrate the important role of student journalists and advocate for their First Amendment rights.
Learn more: studentpressfreedom.org
Today is #StudentPressFreedom Day!📣
Across the country, student journalists are investigating and telling stories that matter.
They’re also facing increasing threats like censorship and retaliation.
Show up for them today and every day!
Share, amplify, speak out: https://studentpressfreedom.org
On Feb. 26, #StudentPressFreedom Day from splc.org highlights the powerful reporting of student journalists and their fight to secure their free press rights.
Learn more: studentpressfreedom.org
Graphic for Student Press Freedom Day 2026 with a comic image of a hand grabbing a pen; underneath text reads 'We're a proud 2026 partner of Student Press Freedom Day!'
On Thursday, #StudentPressFreedom Day will highlight the powerful reporting of student journalists and their fight to secure their free press rights.
Learn more via @splc.org: studentpressfreedom.org
As we build toward #StudentPressFreedom Day, we're proud to support the launch of a national news desk covering collegiate journalism.
The first story explores shrinking budgets and university pressure: https://loom.ly/DXQh46g
Learn more about the Student Press Report: https://loom.ly/JDr1MJY
Lowell High students' reporting led the district to reassign their adviser. In a victory for #studentpressfreedom, a court ordered his reinstatement.
Join us for a virtual panel with former Lowell editors to discuss the State of Student Press Freedom in 2026.
Register: https://loom.ly/JXQGkBs
ONE WEEK until Student Press Freedom Day!
Here are some ideas on how to show your support for #StudentPressFreedom next Thursday (or any time!): https://loom.ly/oFyJ3No
New Voices bills have been introduced in KY, MI, MO, PA, NY and UT!
Join the movement to protect student press freedom and ensure schools welcome student voices.
✨ Stay updated: https://splc.org/new-voices/
✨ Get ready for #StudentPressFreedom Day next week! https://studentpressfreedom.org
Student journalists provide an important public service to their communities by keeping them informed and holding the powerful accountable.
That’s why we’re proud to partner with @splc.org for #StudentPressFreedom Day on Feb. 26.
Learn more: studentpressfreedom.org
Roses are red. Violets are blue. Student journalists deserve First Amendment rights too.
Join us Feb. 26 for #StudentPressFreedom Day to help make that a reality. Learn more: https://studentpressfreedom.org
Student journalists provide an important public service to their communities by keeping them informed and holding the powerful accountable.
That’s why we’re proud to partner with @splc.org for #StudentPressFreedom Day on Feb. 26.
Learn more: studentpressfreedom.org
A judge ruled that Tufts student Rumeysa Ozturk cannot be deported based on her op-ed, but another student writes that the threat to journalism and #studentpressfreedom remains. https://loom.ly/9sj3IuQ
