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Leading the way in scholastic journalism and media education since 1924.

Based at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kan., JEA serves to support, train and celebrate journalism educators. Programs and initiatives include a 1,000+ member listserv to share advice and resources, JEA Bookstore, national conventions for teachers and students in partnership with National Scholastic Press Association, workshops, online seminars, contests, awards, a mentoring program, JEA Advisers Institute and more.

10/28/2026

Serve JEA on the board of directors!

JEA is seeking candidates to run for five board of director positions open for the 2027-29 term:

• President
• Vice President
• Education Initiatives Director
• Two Director-at-Large positions

Participating as a board member offers the opportunity to develop new leadership skills, expand your professional network, and learn the legal, financial and ethical responsibilities of nonprofit associations.

Candidates should declare their interest by Oct. 30. Elections will take place in February 2027 with board positions starting in May 2027.

Apply now!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceMedeN35mOO_melZ4WsdGlUPANa-VvwZmNkwFE811SxKNJQ/viewform

10/15/2026

The First Amendment Press Freedom Award recognizes high schools that actively support, teach and protect First Amendment rights and responsibilities of students and teachers, with an emphasis on student-run media where students make all final decisions of content through policies and practice.

If you feel your school is a good fit, consider submitting to receive FAPFA recognition this coming year. The award looks at the entire student media program at the school: digital and print newspaper, yearbook and student broadcast. Round one submissions are due by Dec. 15.

Remember, even past winners must reapply for FAPFA recognition each year. Winners from 2026 should submit using the designated application in Submittable.

FAPFA is juried by JEA, National Scholastic Press Association and Quill and Scroll Society.

Learn more and prepare your application - link is in the comments.

10/15/2026

JEA teacher awards honor journalism educators who have a positive impact on their students and wider community. Submissions are now open for the following JEA awards:

⭐ Candace and John Bowen Adviser First Amendment Leadership Award
⭐ Diversity Award
⭐ Lifetime Achievement Award
⭐ Linda S. Puntney Teacher Inspiration Award

We need YOUR help to find some incredible individuals who deserve recognition! Nominations are due by Dec. 15, visit the JEA awards homepage for information on the required materials — link in comments.

We are also seeking applications for our Future Administrator Scholarship, due by Dec. 15. If you're an adviser (or know of one) who intends to earn a secondary administrator’s credential/license and seek a position in administration, this is the scholarship for you! Visit our website to learn more.

10/13/2026

A poster design by Tessa Steele, senior at Rock Bridge High School in Columbia, Missouri, was voted by the JEA community to represent Scholastic Journalism Week 2027, which will take place Feb. 22-26.

From among three finalists, Steele's poster received 43% of the final vote. Along with a $500 grand prize, her design will be printed and distributed with this winter's edition of C:JET magazine, and used throughout the coming year's SJW celebrations.

Read more — find the link in the comments.

10/12/2026

JEA hosted the fall 2026 Adviser Photography Contest from Aug. 3 to Sept. 22, featuring the theme “Unsung Heroes.” This contest provides an opportunity to recognize outstanding photojournalism amongst student media advisers.

105 advisers and media professionals judged the submissions and four were selected for recognition.

SUPERIOR: Kyle Carter, CJE, Westwood Baptist Academy, Popular Bluff, Missouri
EXCELLENT: Jodi Hwang, CJE, Los Altos (California) High School
EXCELLENT: Kate Plows, CJE, Strath Haven High School, Wallingford, Pennsylvania
HONORABLE MENTION: Nicole Guerrero Foster, Pittsburg (Kansas) High School

Read more: https://jea.org/news/fall-2026-adviser-photography-contest-winners/

View the photos: https://jeaphoto.smugmug.com/Adviser-photo-contest/Fall-2026-Unsung-Heroes

Featured superior photo by Kyle Carter, CJE.

10/09/2026

Calling all advisers, teachers, chaperones and media professionals — get involved with the JEA National Student Media Contests in Orlando this fall!

JEA is still seeking volunteers to help facilitate NSMC at the JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention this November. Your help is needed both on site and ahead of the convention, with many roles that require no specialized expertise, just a willingness to help.

The majority of volunteers are needed Friday, Nov. 20, to help supervise contest rooms and judge entries. On-site judging will take place Friday evening with dinner provided.

We can't pull off these beloved contests without your support, so we encourage you to invite your friends and get involved! Submit the NSMC volunteer form today — 🔗 is in the comments.

10/09/2026

Are you attending the JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention in Orlando next month? Enter your students in the JEA National Student Media Contests! Registration closes at 1 p.m. CDT Oct. 20.

From among 50 competition categories, including writing, design, photo and broadcast, JEA member advisers may enter their students to compete in either an online or on-site contest category at the convention.

On-site contest categories take place entirely at the convention. Online categories require advance submission by 1 p.m. CDT Oct. 20, followed by mandatory attendance at the in-person critique session at the convention.

Most contests and critiques take place from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, with the exception of several on-site broadcast contests which run throughout that Friday.

NSMC registration takes place through JEA's website, outside the main convention registration system. Visit the 🔗 in the comments to read the full rules and instructions and register/submit by Oct. 20!

09/28/2026

09/24/2026

We received 17 incredible entries in this year's Scholastic Journalism Week Student Poster Contest! The SJW committee had the difficult task of narrowing it down to three finalists, which we are excited to share here.

Now, it's time for YOU to vote for the winner! The winning design will be featured on the official commemorative poster, to illustrate this year's theme: Start Here, Change Everything.

Journalism teachers, students and JEA members may vote for a poster design once per device. Voting closes 11:59 p.m. CDT Sept. 30 and the winner will be announced in October.

Vote now - find the link in the comments!

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http://www.jea.org/, https://linktr.ee/journalismeducationassociation

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