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2020 JEA election candidate statements
President Sarah Nichols, MJE Bio: For 21 years, Sarah Nichols, MJE, has been teaching journalism and advising student media. Whitney High Student Media (Details yearbook, The Roar newsmagazine and Whitney[…]
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JEA honors Becky Tate as H.L. Hall Yearbook Adviser of the Year
The Journalism Education Association is pleased to name Becky Tate as the 2019 H.L. Hall National Yearbook Adviser of the Year. The surprise announcement was made Thursday, Dec. 12 at[…]
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Board Meeting Minutes, Fall Washington, D.C.
Minutes Journalism Education Association Board Meeting Nov. 21, 2019 • 8 a.m. McKinley, Mezzanine Level • Marriott Wardman Park, Washington, D.C. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Journalism Education[…]
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We educate teachers on how to educate students
Among JEA’s more than 2,900 members are journalism teachers and publications advisers, media professionals, press associations, adviser organizations, libraries, publishing companies, newspapers, radio stations and
departments of journalism.
Upcoming Deadlines
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Dec. 15, 2019
Nomination deadline for Linda S. Puntney Teacher Inspiration Award, Lifetime Achievement Awards, Diversity Award, First Amendment Press Freedom Award (Round 1), Future Administrator Scholarship
Jan. 15, 2020
Voter rolls are gathered for JEA election from current membership.
JEA programs you should know about
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Join us in Nashville
April 16-19, 2020
The 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
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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 2020 National Student Media Contests will open Feb. 11. Prompts also will be available in layout and graphic design categories, and student may begin uploading their online entries.
Washington, D.C. NSMC Winners
More than 2,000 students competed in the National Student Media Contests in Washington, D.C.
Our Team
Meet some of the faces behind the Journalism Education Association
Kelly Glasscock, CJE
Executive Director
Sarah Nichols, MJE
President
Valerie Kibler, MJE
Vice President
Lori Keekley, MJE
Director, Scholastic Press Rights
Megan Fromm, MJE
Director, Educational Initiatives
Michael Malcom-Bjorklund, CJE
Director-at-large
Julia Satterthwaite, CJE
Director-at-large
Laura Negri, CJE
Director-at-large
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