RESOURCES
JEA has created lesson plans — nearly 200 weeks worth — across 11 content areas, complete with classroom materials, learning outcomes, assessments and models.
RECOGNITION
JEA awards and contests offer members and their students a platform to showcase excellence and receive the recognition they deserve.
Manfull to receive Linda S. Puntney Teacher Inspiration Award
By Erinn Harris, MJE, JEA awards chair The Journalism Education Association has named Aaron Manfull, MJE, media adviser at Francis Howell North High School in St. Charles, Missouri, as its[…]
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14 advisers honored with 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award
By Erinn Harris, MJE, JEA award chair Fourteen individuals who have contributed significantly throughout their scholastic journalism careers have been named Journalism Education Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipients. They will be honored[…]
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Alicia Merrifield, CJE, to lead JEA Mentoring Program
By Sarah Nichols, MJE, JEA president Alicia Merrifield, CJE, will serve as JEA Mentoring Program Chair beginning Feb. 1, 2023. Appointed by JEA President Sarah Nichols, MJE, she replaces Jane[…]
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We educate teachers on how to educate students
Among JEA’s more than 2,600 members are journalism teachers and publications advisers, media professionals, press associations, adviser organizations, libraries, publishing companies, newspapers, radio stations and
departments of journalism.
Upcoming Dates to Remember
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March 15, 2023
Journalist of the Year application deadline
May 15, 2023
Broadcast Adviser of the Year applications due
June 1, 2023
CJE/MJE certification application deadline for summer testing
July 15, 2023
Administrator of the Year Award application deadline
July 15, 2023
Adviser awards application deadline: Carl Towley, Medal of Merit, Friend of Scholastic Journalism, Rising Star
July 15, 2023
Future Journalism Teacher Scholarships application deadline
JEA programs you should know about
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Join us for the spring national convention
The Spring JEA/NSPA 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
Upcoming Events
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Spring JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention
April 20, 2023 – April 22, 2023
San Francisco Hilton Union Square
The nation’s largest spring gathering of scholastic journalists, advisers and journalism teachers.
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 2023 National Student Media Contests opens Feb. 20, 2023. Online submissions are due by 6 p.m. CDT March 27.
Fall 2022 NSMC Winners
More than 1,100 students competed in the fall National Student Media Contests in St. Louis.
Our Team
Meet some of the faces behind the Journalism Education Association
Veronica Purvis, MSM, CAE
Executive Director
Sarah Nichols, MJE
President
Valerie Kibler, MJE
Vice President
Kristin Taylor, MJE
Director, Scholastic Press Rights
Shari Adwers, MJE
Director, Educational Initiatives
Brenda Field, MJE
Director-at-large
Sergio Yanes, CJE
Director-at-large
Contact us
Do you have a question about the benefits of being a member? Feel free to send us a message!
If you don't receive it within a few minutes, please call (785-532-5532) or email us (staff@jea.org), and we'll be happy to assist you.