Last week, I had the opportunity to spend some time with some possible future journalists at F.E. Burleson Elementary.

I had a blast getting a chance to talk with the fourth grade students about journalism and talking about what makes news.

For a moment, I felt like I was back in journalism class in college. However, this time the roles were reversed with me being the guest teacher and the class being where I was.

I hope the students were able to glean something from the class that day, but I do know we have some talented, intelligent kids that are coming up in the school system. It’s always fun to get to interact with them.

If nothing else, I hope that they learned a little bit about what is news and what goes into writing a new story.

By the way, I have never been arrested for writing anything. I was asked that multiple times. Thanks to the First Amendment, we don’t have to worry about that.

Thanks for the opportunity and good luck to all of the students.

Brent Maze is the managing editor of the Hartselle Enquirer.