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JEA names seven 2026 Medal of Merit winners
The Journalism Education Association names seven Medal of Merit winners in 2026. They will be recognized for their significant contributions to scholastic journalism during the JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention in Orlando this November.
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JEA honors 9 Rising Stars in 2026
The Journalism Education Association names nine teachers as 2026 Rising Stars to recognize their dedication to scholastic journalism and media advising. Rising Star Awards are presented to advisers who are in their first five years of advising and have had success advising at least one media program.
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JEA honors two Friends of Scholastic Journalism in 2026
For making significant contributions to scholastic journalism, JEA will recognize Annette Johnson and the Los Angeles Times High School Insider as 2026 Friends of Scholastic Journalism during the Fall 2026 JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention in Orlando this November.
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JEA announces theme and poster contest for Scholastic Journalism Week 2027
JEA has scheduled Scholastic Journalism Week 2027 for Feb. 22-26. The week’s theme is “Start Here, Change Everything.” The SJW Student Poster Contest will open Aug. 10, and entries will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. CDT Sept. 14.
JEA names seven 2026 Medal of Merit winners
JEA honors 9 Rising Stars in 2026
JEA names Woodard as 2026 Administrator of the Year
JEA honors two Friends of Scholastic Journalism in 2026
JEA selects two Future Journalism Teacher Scholarship winners in 2026
JEA announces theme and poster contest for Scholastic Journalism Week 2027
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