Big changes announced for state, national Journalist Of Year scholarship submissions

Rob Melton, Contributing Editor

September 26, 2014

For national Journalist of the Year submissions, all entries must now be digital. The judging rubric also has changed to align this contest with the 11 key areas in the Curriculum Initiative. Eligible contestants should be encouraged to review all guidelines, as they have changed. In addition to the...

Lakeridge HS editor takes top honor in Oregon High School Journalist of the Year 2012

by J.D. McIntire, JEA State Director

March 21, 2012

Lakeridge editor chosen to compete for national High School Journalist of Year 2012 Olivia Moore, a senior at Lakeridge High School, was named the 2012 Oregon High School Journalist of the Year. Moore is now a candidate for the National High School Journalist of the Year sponsored by the Journalism Edu...

Celebrate Scholastic Journalism Week Feb 19-25

February 18, 2012

The Journalism Education Association has scheduled Feb. 19-25, 2012, as Scholastic Journalism Week. How you help promote this week is entirely up to you. It is hoped that your involvement and that of your students will serve to raise community consciousness regarding the benefits of scholastic journalism....

Why conventions matter, and why NASSP approves of national conventions

November 21, 2011

WHY CONVENTIONS MATTER A quick resource in support of national journalism conventions and their impact on teachers, students Journalism Education Association (JEA) and National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) conventions serve the educational program by providing opportunities beyond those available...