As part of KEMPA’s mission to showcase student publications that are shining a light on today’s world in new and brave ways, we present an article that Bear Facts from Lake Zurich High School published on January 6, 2019: an editorial about free press. The full article text follows, and the link to the original article is also provided to get to the Bear Facts webpage. Viewpoint: Free press...
As part of KEMPA's mission to showcase student publications that are shining a light on today's world in new and brave ways, we present an article that The Conant Crier published on December 11, 2018: an editorial about free press, Jim Acosta, and the Har-Ber Herald. The full article text follows, and the link to the original article is also provided to get to The Conant Crier's webpage. Whether...
February 9, 2019 • No Comments
As part of KEMPA’s mission to showcase student publications that are shining a light on today’s world...
April 9, 2017 • No Comments
As New Voices campaigns spread across the country, we want our students to be aware of their First Amendment...
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Save the date! Plan to attend in the fall with your new staff. KEMPA yearbook members, remember to send in your membership renewal AND publication for a free critique up to the date of the conference...
WHAT: Friday-Saturday seminar for journalism advisers WHO: Logan Aimone, adviser at University High School in Chicago, will be our featured speaker, presenting the following sessions: POLISH...
Join us for KEMPA SJW this summer at Marquette University! Choose from tracked classes that provide students with a variety of learning experiences geared toward individual ability levels and experiences...
August 24, 2018 • No Comments
FOR YOUR STUDENTS, from the Anti-Defamation League. Our First Amendment Freedoms Art & Essay Contest...
August 7, 2017 • No Comments
If you are looking to inspire your students to tackle serious issues and produce good journalism, read...
July 31, 2016 • No Comments
by Stan Zoller, MJE The five-month journey of Illinois HB5902, the Speech Rights for Scholastic...