Journalism Education Association

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

JEA and the Society of Professional Journalists are pleased to announce the three scholarship winners of the 2026 SPJ/JE...
05/29/2026

JEA and the Society of Professional Journalists are pleased to announce the three scholarship winners of the 2026 SPJ/JEA High School Essay Contest.

πŸ₯‡ 𝐅𝐒𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐏π₯𝐚𝐜𝐞, $𝟏,𝟎𝟎𝟎 π’πœπ‘π¨π₯𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐑𝐒𝐩 π–π’π§π§πžπ«: Olivia Shin, 11th grade, Maria Carrillo High School, Santa Rosa, California
πŸ₯ˆ π’πžπœπ¨π§π 𝐏π₯𝐚𝐜𝐞, $πŸ“πŸŽπŸŽ π’πœπ‘π¨π₯𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐑𝐒𝐩 π–π’π§π§πžπ«: Natalia Todorovich, 11th grade, Hopkins School, New Haven, Connecticut
πŸ₯‰ 𝐓𝐑𝐒𝐫𝐝 𝐏π₯𝐚𝐜𝐞, $πŸ‘πŸŽπŸŽ π’πœπ‘π¨π₯𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐑𝐒𝐩 π–π’π§π§πžπ«: Celina Chen, 10th grade, Newark Academy, Livingston, New Jersey

145 students participated in this year's nationwide contest, which was judged by 11 journalism educators from around the country.

Read the winning essays: https://jea.org/news/2026-essay-contest-winners/

What JEA members do you know who have made significant contributions to scholastic journalism at a local, state, regiona...
05/28/2026

What JEA members do you know who have made significant contributions to scholastic journalism at a local, state, regional or national level? Consider nominating them for JEA’s Medal of Merit!

The application is now open and submissions are due by July 15. Both the nominator and nominee must be current JEA members.

Learn more about the entry criteria: https://jea.org/awards/medal-of-merit/

Photo by Chris Waugaman.

DEADLINE TOMORROW! Don't forget to submit your entry for the spring 2026 JEA Adviser Photography Contest.Any current JEA...
05/28/2026

DEADLINE TOMORROW! Don't forget to submit your entry for the spring 2026 JEA Adviser Photography Contest.

Any current JEA member can submit a photo related to this spring's theme: Take a Break. Entries will be accepted through 11:59 p.m. CDT Friday, May 29.

Submit now: https://jea.org/awards/jea-adviser-photography-contest/

Do you have an administrator at your school or in your district who shows consistent support of your scholastic journali...
05/26/2026

Do you have an administrator at your school or in your district who shows consistent support of your scholastic journalism program? Are they dedicated to student press rights? Consider nominating them for JEA’s Administrator of the Year award!

The application is now open and submissions are due by July 15. The nominator must be a current JEA member, but membership is not required for the admin nominee.

Learn more about the entry criteria: https://jea.org/awards/administrator-of-the-year/

Photo by Chris Waugaman.

ONE WEEK LEFT!The JEA Adviser Photography Contest provides an opportunity to recognize outstanding photojournalism among...
05/22/2026

ONE WEEK LEFT!

The JEA Adviser Photography Contest provides an opportunity to recognize outstanding photojournalism amongst student media advisers.

Any current JEA member can submit a photo related to the spring 2026 theme: Take a Break. Entries will be accepted through 11:59 p.m. CDT Friday, May 29.

Submit your entry today: https://jea.org/awards/jea-adviser-photography-contest/

Whose sessions do you always make sure to go to at conventions? Who comes to mind when you think of someone who has made...
05/20/2026

Whose sessions do you always make sure to go to at conventions? Who comes to mind when you think of someone who has made a difference nationally with JEA? Consider nominating that person for the Carl Towley Award!

The Carl Towley Award is JEA’s highest honor and is presented to a member whose work is significantly beneficial and of superior value to the national JEA and to scholastic journalism.

The application is now open and submissions are due by July 15. Both the nominator and nominee must be current JEA members.

Learn more about the entry criteria: https://jea.org/awards/carl-towley-award/

Photo by Chris Waugaman.

JEA is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Junior High/Middle School National Media Contest.315 students submitt...
05/19/2026

JEA is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Junior High/Middle School National Media Contest.

315 students submitted entries in the yearbook, news publication, broadcast, graphic design and photography categories.

There are 223 winning entries comprising 48 superior, 100 excellent and 75 honorable mention awards.

Read more: https://jea.org/news/2026-junior-high-middle-school-contest-results/

JEA's National Yearbook Adviser of the Year program is designed to honor outstanding yearbook advisers and their exempla...
05/18/2026

JEA's National Yearbook Adviser of the Year program is designed to honor outstanding yearbook advisers and their exemplary work from the previous year, as well as throughout their careers.

The top advisers will be named H.L. Hall National Yearbook Adviser of the Year, Commended Yearbook Adviser, Distinguished Yearbook Adviser or Special Recognition Yearbook Adviser.

YAOY applications are due by Sept. 15. Visit our website to view the full entry criteria, including notes and feedback from last year's judging panel.

Learn more: https://jea.org/awards/yearbook-adviser-of-the-year/

Applications are now open for the following JEA fall teacher awards:β–ͺ Carl Towley Awardβ–ͺ Medal of Meritβ–ͺ Administrator o...
05/18/2026

Applications are now open for the following JEA fall teacher awards:

β–ͺ Carl Towley Award
β–ͺ Medal of Merit
β–ͺ Administrator of the Year
β–ͺ Rising Star Award
β–ͺ Friend of Scholastic Journalism

Help us celebrate some outstanding educators, submit your nominations by July 15!

In addition, Future Journalism Teacher Scholarship applications are also open through July 15. Submit now!

Learn more: https://jea.org/awards/

The spring 2026 JEA Adviser Photography Contest is now open! This contest provides an opportunity to recognize outstandi...
05/18/2026

The spring 2026 JEA Adviser Photography Contest is now open! This contest provides an opportunity to recognize outstanding photojournalism amongst student media advisers.

Any current JEA member can submit a photo related to this spring's theme: Take a Break. Entries will be accepted now through 11:59 p.m. CDT on Friday, May 29. Submit your entry today!

Learn more: https://jea.org/awards/jea-adviser-photography-contest/

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