Agenda Journalism Education Association General Membership Meeting Nov. 20, 2020 • 9 a.m. I. Call to order — Sarah Nichols II. Roll call — Lindsay Porter III. Approval of minutes — Sarah Nichols IV. Reports A. Summary of board action — Sarah Nichols B. Conventions — Kelly Glasscock C. Financial reports — Kelly Glasscock D.…
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By Erinn Harris, MJE, awards committee chair The Journalism Education Association has named Jim McCarthy of Joseph A. Gregori High School in Modesto, California, its 2020 Broadcast Adviser of the Year. Involved in publications since he began teaching in 1998, McCarthy describes himself as “very project oriented,” a mindset that has not only served him…
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Online submission materials are made available for use in preparing entries for selected JEA National Student Media Contests. Each zip file contains contest instructions and all materials needed to complete your entry. For full contest information, go to the main JEA National Student Media Contests page. 01: Newswriting View/download assignment prompt Interview video: 02: Editorial Writing View/download…
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New advisers eager for professional development and veteran advisers who have shied away from the convention price tag can get assistance to attend the Fall JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention this November. The JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention is a one-of-a-kind experience for media advisers and students. The fall 2020 virtual event comprises…
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By Erinn Harris, MJE, awards committee chair The Journalism Education Association has named Connie Fulkerson, CJE, of Manhattan, Kansas, its 2020 Carl Towley Award recipient. “Connie knows JEA like no one else,” retired Texas journalism teacher Wayna Polk, MJE, said. “During my nine years of serving in an elected position on the JEA board, Connie…
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