How one school newspaper navigates concerns over journalistic freedom and personal safety

WNYC News | May 7, 2025

As journalism and political speech come under increasing scrutiny, one group of local student journalists and their advisor have been wrestling with tough decisions about journalistic freedom, personal safety, and the digital footprint.  

Debbi Porterfield is a former journalist, who now teaches at the Bronx River high school and serves as the advisor for The Bronx River News. Cesar Jimenez is a student and the paper's Editor-in-Chief.  They joined WNYC's Morning Edition host Michael Hill to talk about how to protect kids' speech -- while also protecting them and their families.

 

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