OSU High School Journalism Day

We have set Sept. 28 for our High School Journalism Day. Details to come, but plan on three sessions and a tour of The O'Colly newsroom to visit with student editors, writers and photographers.
We would like to know who is interested in attending in advance, so we can begin to build a head count for refreshments, etc.
Send intentions, or questions, to John Helsley at [email protected].

A day for HS students never materialized, sadly, this school year. Seems many schools were still suffering from budget restraints, bus driver shortages and other issues in the aftermath of the pandemic.

Good news: we are working on a day for Fall of 2023.

It would be of great help, teachers and advisers, if you would comment here on your interest in attending, preferred dates, etc.

We hope to see you in the Fall!

FOI Oklahoma First Amendment Essay Contest and Conference

The virtual conference on Nov. 2 is free, but please register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-first-amendment-congress-tickets-170249949181?aff=Email

The First Amendment affects the daily life of students, and this year we have a slate of topics and guests that are interesting, timely, and relevant. Here’s the agenda:

9:00am | First Amendment and You: What every student needs to know.

Speaker: Dr. Joey Senat, Oklahoma State University
10:00am | From what you share to what you wear: The limits of free speech on & off campus.

Speakers:

David Hutson, The Free Speech Center

Tony Childers, Oklahoma State School Board Association

Others TBA
11:00am | This panel is a riot: How states are legislating around free speech.

Speakers:

Melvin Hall, attorney representing Oklahoma State NAACP

Abby Henderson, Partner at Movement Catalyst

Elly Page, International Center for Nonprofit Law

REGISTER NOW
Registration is free and open to the public. The event will be live-streamed on FOI Oklahoma’s YouTube channel.

ZACH TAYLOR FIRST AMENDMENT ESSAY CONTEST

Oklahoma students in grades 9-12 are invited to submit a 500-word essay about the First Amendment as part of our annual contest. Winners will be announced during the First Amendment Congress and will receive iTunes gift cards of $100 to $300. Full details and instructions can be found here.

ABOUT THE FIRST AMENDMENT CONGRESS

Each fall hundreds of high school students and teachers from across Oklahoma come together for a one-day conference focused on the First Amendment and how it relates to their lives. More than 3,000 Oklahoma high school students have attended the First Amendment Congress since the annual program began in 1999. Presentation of the annual Zach Taylor First Amendment Essay Contest prize is also announced during the event.

2021 First Amendment Congress From what you wear to what you post & share, the First Amendment affects the daily life of students.

SPLC calls on Superintendent at Bigelow High School to reprint censored yearbook pages with an apology - Student Press Law Center On Friday, August 13, SPLC executive director Hadar Harris sent a letter to East End School District (Arkansas) Superintendent Heidi Wilson asking that she reprint pages which had been ripped from the Bigelow High School yearbook and distribute them to the full school community. Harris further asked...

A high school student editor in Oklahoma was censored as they tried to publish an article about teachers resigning due to safety concerns over COVID-19.

https://splc.org/2021/02/censorship-of-student-journalists-white-paper/

Student Press Law Center | Censorship of Student Journalists Persists Despite their Essential Role Reporting on COVID, Protests, Racial Justice and Elections, New White Paper Finds Contact: Hadar Harris, Executive DirectorStudent Press Law Center(202) 549-6316 / [email protected] Student Journalists Celebrate 3rd Annual Student Press Freedom Day on Feb. 26 Wash…

Folks, the weird, wild year continues...

Feedback from my previous email revealed more questions than answers concerning an ideal date for our High School Journalism Day, which would be virtual this year. So we decided to push it out a bit.

Let's try and focus on a date in the new year. Late January or early February.

Please, submit some feedback to best help me offer some dates for discussion. We can definitely deliver an excellent group of speakers, and we're happy to fit your needs as well. Hopefully, this could offer something different and interesting to your journalism students during this time.

Wishing you all the best, now and during the holidays.

John
[email protected]

From column: The judge reasoned that the case was governed by the U.S. Supreme Court’s standard in Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District (1969). Under the Tinker rationale, public school officials cannot censor student expression unless they can reasonably forecast that the student speech will cause a substantial disruption of school activities.

The judge concluded that “the school’s removal of the painting restricting N.T.’s political speech cannot be justified.”

High school student had First Amendment right to Trump portrait on his parking spot, federal court rules Public school officials in Franklinton, La., likely violated the First Amendment rights of a high school senior when they painted over his parking spot, which featured a portrait of President Donald Trump wearing a stars-and-stripes bandanna and sunglasses. A federal district court determined that t...

High school student had First Amendment right to Trump portrait on his parking spot, federal court rules Public school officials in Franklinton, La., likely violated the First Amendment rights of a high school senior when they painted over his parking spot, which featured a portrait of President Donald Trump wearing a stars-and-stripes bandanna and sunglasses. A federal district court determined that t...

Greetings, HS advisers. I hope all is well with you and your students during this crazy year that is 2020. It's certainly an historical time for journalism.

We are planning a Journalism Day this semester, although a virtual edition. We will utilize Zoom, take advantage of breakout rooms for individual talks, and hope that offering useful information is attractive enough, knowing that we all are dealing with Zoom fatigue.

Tell me what you think at [email protected]

Also, here are some dates to consider:

Nov. 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19. Let's get a show of hands for dates of preference.

John

Fact-checking and media literacy tips for your students

Poynter’s nonprofit, nonpartisan MediaWise Voter Project recently launched Prep for the Polls, a free, 10-day text message course to teach first-time voters to spot misinformation online.

Each day, your students will receive a text message from MediaWise’s Heaven Taylor-Wynn with five minutes worth of social media-focused fact-checking tips and tools. Students can text back and complete short, fun activities to help them find reliable information online about the election. After 10 days, students will feel more confident voting based on facts, not fiction.

Give first-time voters a hand using something already in their hand. With just over 30 days until Nov. 3, please share our Prep for the Polls text message course with your students today.
https://www.poynter.org/mediawise-voter-project-mvp/prep-for-the-polls/

Prep for the Polls: Text message course from the MediaWise Voter Project - Poynter Want to know how to prep for the polls as a first-time voter this election season? Step one: take this free text message course!

OSU High School Journalism Day updated their phone number.

John Helsley said OSU HS Journalism Day will be conducted virtually.

He said he would soon send a couple dates via email seeking feedback to which one is best.

Please direct all questions about OSU's High School Journalism Day to John Helsley ([email protected]), 405-744-6365

https://media.okstate.edu/faculty-staff/faculty-staff/593-john-helsley

Helsley, John     John Helsley O'Colly Adviser405-744-6365108 Paul Miller Journalism BuildingStillwater, OK [email protected] Education B.S., Accounting, University of Central Oklahoma B.A., Journalism, University of Central Oklahoma Professional Experience Sports Editor, Edmond Sun. Senior Sports W...

Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference | Freedom Forum Institute Dream. Dare. Do. Applications are now being accepted for the 2020 conference. How to Apply The annual Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference program targets rising high school seniors

School district changes dress code policy to include cultural headwraps

Find the courage to challenge unfair school policies.

https://kfor.com/2019/12/10/school-district-changes-dress-code-policy-to-include-cultural-headwraps

kfor.com BYNG, Okla. - The Byng School District announced Monday night it will be changing its dress code policy to allow students to wear head wraps. The decision comes after a group of girls fought the current policy. “Wow, we had been fighting since our sophomore year to get the headwear police changed,...

TheHill

Oklahoma students protest school dress code. And win. And seeking state legislation to help students statewide.

https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/equality/471564-oklahoma-students-protest-school-dress-code-and-win

thehill.com The Hill is a top US political website, read by the White House and more lawmakers than any other site -- vital for policy, politics and election campaigns.

Our High School Journalism Day is fast approaching. And the lineup of presenters is fantastic. You can still register by reaching out to John Helsley at [email protected].

#Press4Education - Society of Professional Journalists

I am signed up as a volunteer on open government, reporting basics and legal basics.

But you can always email [email protected] if you want to speak with me or my OSU multimedia journalism colleagues on a topic. We are glad to help.

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SPJ and the Journalism Education Association are looking to match journalists and K-12 teachers in Oklahoma as part of a national effort to bring more journalism education to schools.

Through the project, called , teachers can request a journalist or journalism professor to speak with their students.

Topics include:

Ethics
Editing
Online Reporting
Data Journalism
Visual Journalism
Reporting Basics (including FOI)
Legal Basics
Broadcast Journalism
Social Media
Media Literacy/Identifying Fake News

Teachers can fill out a request form at https://www.spj.org/press4education-educator.asp.

spj.org Individuals and groups alike are recognizing the importance of journalism and donating their time and money to show their support for the Fourth Estate. That's where comes in.

Student Press Law Center | Virtual Speakers Bureau

Student Press Law Center
Let us meet you in your newsroom!

Now you can invite an SPLC expert to speak to your class or newsroom via Zoom videoconference, through our newly launched Virtual Speakers Bureau.

Speakers will join you for up to 40 minutes (including Q & A) and can present on one of these topics:

High school student press freedom
Copyright
Freedom of Information / public records
Libel and defamation
All requests must be made with at least 10 business days advance notice.

https://splc.org/speakers/?utm_source=Student+Press+Law+Center+newsletter&utm_campaign=4ad546842d-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_4_26_2018_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_8fab1c40ea-4ad546842d-80820917

splc.org Let us meet you in your newsroom!  Invite an SPLC expert to come speak to your class or newsroom via Zoom videoconference. Speakers will join you for up to 40 minutes (including Q & A) and…

We have a date for High School Journalism Day 2019: Tuesday, Nov. 12. More details to come!

Chamblee Charter High School Can't Dodge Student's Free Speech Lawsuit | Daily Report

https://www.law.com/dailyreportonline/2019/04/30/chamblee-charter-high-school-cant-dodge-students-free-speech-lawsuit/

law.com A federal judge ruled he could “reasonably infer” from the lawsuit that the student was unconstitutionally punished for expressing a viewpoint.

Denver high school violated First Amendment rights of student journalist who documented strike conditions, attorney alleges

https://www.denverpost.com/2019/02/13/first-amendment-rights-denver-public-schools-during-strike/

denverpost.com The American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado, the Student Press Law Center and a private attorney entered the fray Wednesday over student journalists’ right to document what’s happeni…

High School Essay Contest - Society of Professional Journalists

SPJ 2019 High School Essay Contest

Topic: “What is the role and importance of the Fourth Estate in American society?”

First Place: $1,000 scholarship
Second Place: $500 scholarship
Third Place: $300 scholarship

All entries should be postmarked by February 22, 2019.

https://www.spj.org/a-hs.asp

spj.org The Society of Professional Journalists wants to increase high school students' knowledge and understanding of the importance of independent media to our lives. National winners of this essay contest receive scholarship awards.

Speakers confirmed:

Adam Kemp, varsity sports reporter, The Oklahoman: sports reporting/finding news

Kinsey Thornton, O'Colly sales manager, and Ari Grider, O’Colly sales administrator: advertising sales, design and management

Darla Tresner of Bartlesville High School: sessions on writing captions/headlines for yearbooks and on yearbook photography.

Linda Royall, ORU director of student media: sessions on yearbook layout/design and on writing yearbook stories.

Ray Murray of OSU's School of Media: two sessions on feature writing.

More speakers/topics to be announced soon.

OSU High School Journalism Day

Registration form for 2018 J-Day on Nov. 2 is at http://media.okstate.edu/faculty/jsenat/J-Day/J-Day.html

media.okstate.edu Info for OSU High School Journalism Day: registration form, program, driving and parking directions, and links to nearby eateries

Back to School Special: Tips every brand new reporter should know

Roy Peter Clark's tips for new reporters:

https://www.poynter.org/news/back-school-special-tips-every-brand-new-reporter-should-know?utm_source=API+Need+to+Know+newsletter&utm_campaign=7c348299d2-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_09_11_12_30&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e3bf78af04-7c348299d2-31697741

For those who saw the list on Twitter, Clark has added suggestions subsequently sent to him.

Thanks to SMSC professor Jack Hodgson for passing along the link.

poynter.org By Roy Peter Clark (and friends)

Students Can Win Cash Prizes in the 2018 First Amendment Essay Contest

Invite your students to enter the 2018 Zach Taylor First Amendment Essay Contest to win prizes! Three students will win cash prizes, courtesy of Freedom of Information Oklahoma. First prize is $300, second place will receive $200, and third place will win $100. Seven students will receive honorable mentions and gift cards! Essay contest deadline is October 24.

Students pick one of the freedoms guaranteed in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution to write an essay about that freedom’s importance to our daily lives. Rather than write a report, students are encouraged to do factual research and write creatively and personally.

Download the contest flyer to get all of the details!

Plus! Save the Date: The annual First Amendment Congress will be held Wednesday, November 14th, at the University of Oklahoma’s Constitution Hall in Edmond. Our theme this year is "It's Up to You." Sessions will focus on student protests today and yesterday. Dr. Joey Senat will be on hand to moderate the day’s events, as well as to present his signature session on The First Amendment Rights of High School Students.

Watch for more information on the Congress!

Questions? Comments? Contact ODL Info, [email protected]

https://libraries.ok.gov/flyers/1st-amend-essay-contest-2018.pdf?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=

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OSU High School Journalism Day

Hello Journalism Teachers:

OSU's High School Journalism Day will be Nov. 2.

O'Colly adviser Barbara Allen was going to take on the J-Day duties, but she has left to become managing editor for the Poynter Institute.

Until a new adviser is hired, I'll try to post details about the conference on the J-Day page and on the website, http://media.okstate.edu/faculty/jsenat/J-Day/J-Day.html.

Best wishes to you all this semester.

Joey

media.okstate.edu Info for OSU High School Journalism Day: registration form, program, driving and parking directions, and links to nearby eateries

"No profession is perfect. Journalism is no exception. But a United States without a free press is not a place most Americans would want to live. Simply put, there is no democracy without a free press."

"Journalism is a public service. Journalism is done for the public good. We’re taught as journalists to show the story, not tell the story. The best way to show the public that we are not “the enemy” is by telling accurate, fair, truthful stories. By showing that we care about the people and communities we cover. By acting ethically at all times." http://bit.ly/2OEwc9P

Happy Fourth of July! Celebrate a free press on your campus.

After three years, Anthony Mazur wins ownership of his photos and his former high school has promised to stop making students sign over their copyright

http://www.splc.org/article/2018/03/anthony-mazur-lawsuit

splc.org In 2015, Mazur, then a student at Flower Mound (Texas) High School, was ordered by his school administration to take down a Flickr page where he was selling school sports photos to parents. Months later, the school required all members of the yearbook class to sign an agreement that the district own...

OSU Sports Media Camp, June 13-16

Offers practical experience in broadcasting play-by-play, production and print journalism with experienced professors and professionals such as Dave Hunziker, the voice of the
OSU Cowboys.

Register Now!

http://sportsmedia.okstate.edu/sports-media-camp

Student Press Law Center

https://www.facebook.com/StudentPress/posts/10155911113836215

Students are battling their administration's decision to censor an article about teacher misconduct by launching an independent website.

Chapel Hill High School's newspaper transitions to being fully online

http://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2018/01/highschoolpaper0110

dailytarheel.com Chapel Hill High’s student newspaper, the Proconian, will be going digital starting this year. The decision to move to an online platform was one of funding, time and ease of reaching readership.

Student Press Law Center

https://www.facebook.com/StudentPress/posts/10155866996611215

High school juniors, now is the time to apply for this all-expenses-paid journalism conference in Washington, D.C.

Court rules in favor of high school student banned from kneeling during national anthem

https://yhoo.it/2EjhaCh

sports.yahoo.com A California school district banned students from protesting after they were pelted with racial slurs and attacks from a rival high school.