Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, will be the ninth annual Student Press Freedom Day! Student journalists and their supporters across the United States will spend the day — and all month long — raising awareness of the challenges they face, celebrating their contributions to their schools and communities, and taking actions to protect and restore their First Amendment freedoms.
Here are the major takeaways and highlights of how student journalists made a difference in 2025.
No matter what time of year it is, you can take action now for student press freedom! Check out these 50 ways, big and small, you can celebrate all year long:
The theme for Student Press Freedom Day 2025 was “At the ForeFront.”
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About the Student Press Law Center
SPLC promotes, supports and defends the First Amendment and free press rights of student journalists and their advisers. We offer a free legal hotline for student journalists as well as training, online resources and nonpartisan legislative advocacy to restore student press freedom.
About Student Press Freedom Day
Learn more about why we celebrate Student Press Freedom Day, and how you can get involved!
Contact SPLC’s Legal Hotline
Have you been censored? Do you have questions about media law for student journalists? Contact the Student Press Law Center’s free hotline for assistance. We answer every query.
Our Partners & Sponsors
The Student Press Law Center is proud to partner with a strong array of First Amendment, educational, legal and journalistic organizations to bring you Student Press Freedom Day! It’s inspiring to see these groups unite in support of student journalists.
