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76 superior rankings awarded, 444 students recognized in Spring 2025 NSMC

The National Student Media Contests were all completed online and on site for the 2025 Spring JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention in Seattle. In all, 873 students competed in photo, broadcast, graphic design, literary magazine, design and writing contests.

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JEA honors Alan Tai of California as 2025 Journalist of the Year

Alan Tai is the seventh JOY winner from California and the second from Monta Vista High School.

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JEA recognizes Michigan’s Annabella Mi as 2025 Aspiring Young Journalist

Annabella Mi, an eighth grader at Clague Middle School in Ann Arbor, Michigan, was recognized on April 26 in Seattle as JEA's 2025 Aspiring Young Journalist.

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duPont Manual captures fifth National Journalism Quiz Bowl win in Seattle

Students from duPont Manual High School in Louisville, Kentucky were named National Journalism Quiz Bowl champions on April 26 at the Spring JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention in Seattle.

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2025 Impact Award winner sheds light on budget cuts

For her dedication to covering the impacts of a $20 million cut to the school district’s budget, Satvika Ramanathan from Huron (Michigan) High School is the 2025 Student Journalist Impact Award winner.

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2025 First Amendment Press Freedom Award schools recognized

Sixteen schools were named 2025 First Amendment Press Freedom Award winners. Five additional schools received new Press Freedom Commendations.

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JEA announces 2025 election results

JEA board of directors elections took place Feb. 24 through March 3, 2025.

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Harris wins 2025 Linda S. Puntney Teacher Inspiration Award

Charla Harris of Pleasant Grove High School in Texarkana, Texas, is JEA’s 2025 Linda S. Puntney Teacher Inspiration Award recipient.

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Learn how to use JEA’s new membership system

Sept. 11, 2024 JEA launched a new website and membership system. Before members will be able to access members-only content at JEA.org you will need to activate your new membership account.

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76 superior rankings awarded, 444 students recognized in Spring 2025 NSMC

JEA honors Alan Tai of California as 2025 Journalist of the Year

JEA recognizes Michigan’s Annabella Mi as 2025 Aspiring Young Journalist

duPont Manual captures fifth National Journalism Quiz Bowl win in Seattle

2025 Impact Award winner sheds light on budget cuts

2025 First Amendment Press Freedom Award schools recognized

JEA announces 2025 election results

Harris wins 2025 Linda S. Puntney Teacher Inspiration Award

Learn how to use JEA’s new membership system

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