Freeing the student press for their good and ours - Guest Column - Brief Article

School Administrator, April, 2002 by Kathleen Klink

A journalism class constrained by a principal or superintendent might as well not exist. To control stories is to control free thought and free speech.

However, to provide a framework built around a culture based on trust opens the door for students to explore ideas, use the written word to expand their knowledge as well as ours and to challenge our thoughts.

That's a successful education, and that's why I support freedom of the student press.

Kathleen Klink is superintendent of the Lakota Local Schools, 5030 Tylersville Road, West Chester, OH 45069.

E-mail: kathleen.klink@ lakotaonline.com