Monday, June 21, 2010

LoMonte instructs in first amendment rights

Frank LoMonte demonstrated his expansive knowledge of first amendment rights at a seminar early in the second week of the ASNE Reynolds institute.
I was impressed by LoMonte's expertise and candor addressing some of journalism adviser's most pressing needs. He answered some long standing anxieties I had concerning my school's publication and the law.
Particularly pressing for me was the fair use policy and how the Hazlewood decision affected my state in particular.
I will definitely be looking up my school district's specific publication policy in light of what LoMonte said.

Meghan Brannon-Reese
East Early College High School
Houston, TX

4 comments:

  1. Yes, checking out my school district's policy on publications is pretty darn high on my list, too. Also, my school is getting a new principal next year, so I envision a conversation during pre-planning with him, me and my co-editors.

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  2. I too am getting a new principal, and am anxious about who will be replacing Joel. He was great about not exercising prior review; I'm not sure I'll get so lucky this time.

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  3. I know that there is a video that I believe SPLC puts out on the 1st Amendment for administrators. I have a copy in Calif. that I can send you. It basically is a hey just a reminder type of video.

    Brent Manuel
    Pleasant Valley High
    Chico, Calif.

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  4. that would be awesome Brent! I'll send you a message through Facebook about it.\

    Meghan Brannon-Reese
    Houston, TX

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