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Hazelwood: A Student’s Perspective

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Blog of the National Coalition Against Censorship

Two years ago I sat upon the graduation stage to receive a diploma that would end my 13-year relationship with the public school I attended since kindergarten.  As a member of a class of 125 students, this day symbolized endless … Continue reading →

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Reading Below the Fold, and Between the Lines

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Blog of the National Coalition Against Censorship

After a member of the La Salle University’s faculty hosted an optional symposium with special guests (read: exotic dancers), the editors of the university’s  paper The Collegian knew they had a story on their hands. One of the Collegian staff members interviewed … Continue reading →

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New laws let schools districts punish for cyberbullying

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Blog of the National Coalition Against Censorship

The Washington Post reported January 1st that “at least 13” states have passed new laws addressing cyberbullying. According to the article: Most of the laws are aimed at school districts, requiring them to develop policies on cyber-bullying — for example, … Continue reading →

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Academic Freedom and Student Press at DuPage

Posted on November 25, 2008 by Blog of the National Coalition Against Censorship

At DuPage College – a community college outside of Chicago – the board has recently proposed a policy change that would give far more power to the board of trustees. This would influence “such questions as the future of the … Continue reading →

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