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RECOGNITION
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JEA provides library of educational resources from past NSMC prompts
The Journalism Education Association continues to support teachers as they work to provide continuity of learning during the COVID-19 crisis. In addition to its members-only curriculum, the organization has released[…]
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JEA to announce Journalist of the Year winners April 18 on Facebook
On April 18 at 3:30 p.m. CDT, JEA will stream the announcement live on Facebook to recognize our national runners-up and name our 2020 Journalist of the Year. Despite the[…]
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Agenda for April 17, 2020 general membership meeting
Members listen to officer reports during the Journalism Education Association general membership meeting Nov. 22, 2019, at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. during the fall JEA/NSPA National[…]
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We educate teachers on how to educate students
Among JEA’s more than 2,900 members are journalism teachers and publications advisers, media professionals, press associations, adviser organizations, libraries, publishing companies, newspapers, radio stations and
departments of journalism.
Upcoming Deadlines
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April 9, 2020
Deadline to submit a question, concern or idea for consideration for the April 17 general membership meeting. Click on icon to see form.
July 15, 2020
Deadline for Carl Towley Award, Administrator of the Year, Rising Star, Medal of Merit, Friend of Scholastic Journalism, Future Journalism Teacher Scholarship
JEA programs you should know about
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Join us in Orlando
Nov. 19-22, 2020
The National High School Journalism Convention is a semiannual gathering of high school journalists and advisers sponsored by the Journalism Education Association and its partner, the National Scholastic Press Association. The associations partner to prepare hundreds of practical and professional learning sessions, from high-profile keynotes to specific, problem-solving breakouts, hands-on workshops and discussion groups.
Join a national community of journalism advisers
Don’t take our word for it – here’s what our members say:
JEA gave me footing when I was a fresh newspaper adviser, and it grew into a trusted friendship, a place I go to celebrate milestones, practice my journalistic craft, and make lifetime bonds with peers whom I rely on for support.
Come on in, there’s room for you, too!
– MICHELLE HARMON, MJE
Boise, Idaho
I love being a member of JEA because as an adviser of media, sometimes it’s like being on an island all by yourself at school. Networking with JEA, attending the Advisers Institute and conferences, being able to access
curriculum, and building
relationships have all helped me become a better adviser and educator.
– CANDICE GRAVITT, CJE
Las Vegas, Nevada
Simply put, the best professional organization available for journalism educators. From the conventions to the curriculum to the listserv, there is no better source for information about teaching journalism. If you’re not a
member you’re doing
yourself, and your students, a disservice.
– DENNIS LEIZEAR, CJE
Wilmington, Delaware
Support scholastic journalism
PANIC BUTTON
Need Help? You found it.
If you are a JEA member or students of a JEA member who need assistance concerning censorship issues, use the panic button below to generate an online form to explain your situation. This will go to a Scholastic Press Rights Committee member who will assist you quickly and notify others in your state so they can offer assistance. This outreach capability is a direct result of JEA’s Adviser Assistance Program and is designed to combat censorship issues advisers and students might face.
AWARDS
JEA National Student Media Contests
Registration for the spring 2020 National Student Media Contests is closed because the convention was canceled. Look here for more information about the fall convention in Orlando.
Washington, D.C. NSMC Winners
More than 2,000 students competed in the National Student Media Contests in Washington, D.C.
Our Team
Meet some of the faces behind the Journalism Education Association
Kelly Glasscock, CJE
Executive Director
Sarah Nichols, MJE
President
Valerie Kibler, MJE
Vice President
Lori Keekley, MJE
Director, Scholastic Press Rights
Megan Fromm, MJE
Director, Educational Initiatives
Michael Malcom-Bjorklund, CJE
Director-at-large
Julia Satterthwaite, CJE
Director-at-large
Laura Negri, CJE
Director-at-large
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