Journalism Education Association

Journalism Education Association Leading the way in scholastic journalism and media education since 1924.
(1)

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.

If you love to read, if you take ideas seriously, if you’re the type who refuses to accept easy answers, who follows you...
06/16/2026

If you love to read, if you take ideas seriously, if you’re the type who refuses to accept easy answers, who follows your own judgment wherever it leads—then we have an incredible opportunity to tell you about.

The Ayn Rand Institute has just launched a competition called The Atlas Prize. It challenges exceptional young minds to engage deeply with the ideas of Atlas Shrugged and demonstrate the power of their reasoning before a global audience for the chance to win up to $100,000. Few novels have sparked as much debate or influenced as many readers. In addition to large cash prizes, finalists gain opportunities to interact with accomplished entrepreneurs and intellectual leaders.
See the site for details. https://www.atlasprize.org/?utm_source=jeaig

JEA hosted the spring 2026 Adviser Photography Contest from May 18-29, featuring the theme “Take a Break.” This contest ...
06/09/2026

JEA hosted the spring 2026 Adviser Photography Contest from May 18-29, featuring the theme “Take a Break.” This contest provides an opportunity to recognize outstanding photojournalism amongst student media advisers.

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

SUPERIOR: Jayna Rumble, University of Chicago Laboratory High School, Illinois
EXCELLENT: Devon Christopher Adams, Williams Field High School, Gilbert, Arizona
HONORABLE MENTION: Jeff Doles, Barrington (Illinois) High School
HONORABLE MENTION: Ranae Duncan, Gretna East High School, Omaha, Nebraska

Read more: https://jea.org/news/spring-2026-adviser-photo-contest/

View the photo results on SmugMug: https://jeaphoto.smugmug.com/Adviser-photo-contest/Take-a-break-sp26

Featured superior photo by Jayna Rumble.

Do you know any college juniors, seniors or master's degree students who are enrolled in a program designed to prepare t...
06/05/2026

Do you know any college juniors, seniors or master's degree students who are enrolled in a program designed to prepare them for teaching journalism at the secondary school level? Encourage them to apply for JEA’s Future Journalism Teacher Scholarship!

JEA sponsors up to two $1,000 scholarships per year. Current secondary school journalism teachers who are in a degree program to improve their journalism teaching skills also are eligible to apply. Submissions are due by July 15!

Learn more about the entry criteria: https://jea.org/awards/future-journalism-teacher-scholarship/

Photo by Chris Waugaman.

Applications for JEA's Master Journalism Educator credential are now open with a submission deadline of June 15.The MJE ...
06/03/2026

Applications for JEA's Master Journalism Educator credential are now open with a submission deadline of June 15.

The MJE is the next certification level after earning a CJE, designed for educators who are ready to deepen their commitment to the field. To earn it, you'll need to pass the MJE exam and complete an approved project as part of a cohort, all within a year.

The MJE is more than a credential. It's proof of your dedication to journalism education and the students who depend on great teachers like you.

Apply now to take the next step: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrf75yeUVn4RXcPapp5xyL_FmG9NGtpzqE2c62rVhU7OgiXw/viewform

Reach out to JEA Certification Chair Rod Satterthwaite ([email protected]) or MJE coordinator Amy Sorrell ([email protected]) with any questions.

Do you know a professional journalist, professional media outlet or other individual or group that has made a significan...
06/03/2026

Do you know a professional journalist, professional media outlet or other individual or group that has made a significant contribution to your media program or local organization? Consider nominating them for JEA’s Friend of Scholastic Journalism 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 nominee.

Learn more about the entry criteria: https://jea.org/awards/friend-of-scholastic-journalism/

Photo by Chris Waugaman.

Applications are now open for the JEA Rising Star Award, with submissions due by July 15.The Rising Star Award is given ...
06/01/2026

Applications are now open for the JEA Rising Star Award, with submissions due by July 15.

The Rising Star Award is given to teachers in their first five years of advising a media program, who have shown great dedication to scholastic journalism and have had success advising at least one media program.

While JEA membership is always encouraged, neither the nominator or nominee need to be members to be eligible for this award. Nominations may come from scholastic press associations, yearbook companies, fellow teachers, students and/or parents.

Learn more about the entry criteria: https://jea.org/awards/rising-star/

(Curious who you should nominate? Check out the handy-dandy flow chart linked on the award webpage to determine if you or your candidate would be a good fit!)

Photo by Chris Waugaman.

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.

🥇 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞, $𝟏,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫: Olivia Shin, 11th grade, Maria Carrillo High School, Santa Rosa, California
🥈 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞, $𝟓𝟎𝟎 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫: Natalia Todorovich, 11th grade, Hopkins School, New Haven, Connecticut
🥉 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞, $𝟑𝟎𝟎 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫: 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.

Address

Manhattan, KS
66506

Telephone

+17855325532

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Journalism Education Association posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category