ASNE - Scholastic journalism site for teen journalists, teachers, guidance counselors, and the editors of professional newspapers. Where to go to start a newspaper. www.highschooljournalism.org
SPLC - Provides legal advice and information and low-cost educational materials for student journalists on various legal topics. www.splc.org
RTNDF - The High School Electronic Journalism Project seeks to identify, inspire, train and challenge the next generation of diverse electronic journalists and First Amendment advocates. http://www.rtndf.org/
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pre-eminent news and public affairs content provider to teens. Channel One's mission is to spark debate and discussion among teens, and also discussion between young people and their parents and educators, on the important issues affecting young people in America. http://www.channelone.com
'07 survey shows Americans' views mixed on basic freedoms: nearly two-thirds say founders intended ‘Christian nation’; support rises for limits on campaign contributions. http://www.fac.org
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First Amendment Report Overview
Dozens of civic leaders, high school journalism experts and others gathered in Arlington, Va., early in 2005 to discuss a landmark study of 112,000 high school students and their knowledge and appreciation of the First Amendment, the foundation of our most basic freedoms as Americans. The report showed that America’s high schools are leaving the First Amendment behind. View the highlights of the study and comments about what it all means to our society.