FIRE K-12 press freedom resources

In a year that’s brought a great deal of discussion about journalism and the nature of the role of the media in our lives, Student Press Freedom Day, which will be celebrated Friday, is more important than ever. Press freedom has always been an important issue at FIRE, so we want to make sure students are equipped with the knowledge and tools to protect it.

To celebrate Student Press Freedom Day, FIRE has put together a mini-lesson to teach high school students about the importance of the First Amendment’s protection of freedom of the press. The lesson focuses on student newspaper thefts on college campuses and how these instances pose a threat to productive discourse, while teaching students why the Constitution safeguards press freedom.

Check out our First Amendment textbook for college undergraduates that explores the fundamentals of modern American free speech law. Explore thefire.org for even more First Amendment educational resources.