Three more educators-in-training joined the ranks of the Journalism Education Association’s Future Teacher Scholarship winners, bringing to 27 the number earning this award since it was first presented in 2000. Each of the students will receive $1,000 Nov. 20 at the JEA/NSPA Fall National High School Journalism Convention in Minneapolis. They are Sarah Bergsieker, senior…
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Throughout her 28 years of service at Pella (Iowa) Community High School, former JEA president Ann Visser, MJE, has been a dominant advocate for high-school journalism. From establishing two award-winning publications to embracing the modern-technology generation with a highly regarded website, Visser has made her mark on not only her students but also her community.…
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After a fall semester of work by designer Norman Mallard and committee chair and JEA Vice President Sarah Nichols, the JEA Board approved a new logo at its meeting in Minneapolis.
JEA is proud to announce those chosen for the 2012 Linda S. Puntney Teacher Inspiration Award, and for our 2012 Rising Star awards. These awards will be presented on April 14, in Seattle, during the JEA/NSPA Spring National High School Journalism Convention. 2012 Linda S. Puntney Teacher Inspiration Award Recognizing a journalism teacher who through…
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ADVISERS — DOWNLOAD A CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE When noted theater director Tyrone Guthrie put out a call in 1959 for cities to host a new type of residential theater company, seven cities responded. One was not only interested but also eager: Minneapolis. Guthrie and his team visited and were enchanted by the people in America’s…
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