Washington Journalism Education Association

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Washington Journalism Education Association Welcome to WJEA's Facebook group. WJEA membership runs from August 1 through July 31. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

The members of WJEA are involved in the teaching or advising of various forms of journalism, including the publishing of newspapers, yearbooks, and magazines, as well as television and radio broadcasting and publishing on the Internet. Several organizations are devoted to scholastic journalism, but our particular emphasis is the support of journalism teachers and advisers in the state of Washington. Consistent with the mission of our parent national organization, JEA, “We support free and responsible scholastic journalism by providing resources and educational opportunities, by promoting professionalism, by encouraging and rewarding student excellence and teacher achievement, and by fostering an atmosphere which encompasses diversity yet builds unity.”

The members of WJEA are involved in the teaching or advising of various forms of journalism, including the publishing of newspapers, yearbooks, and magazines, as well as television and radio broadcasting and publishing on the Internet. Whether you are a new adviser or an experienced one, we hope you find our organization helpful, and we urge you to get involved in our programs, events and award opportunities. Joining any time prior to March will require a renewal by the following August 1 renewal date. Inclusion in the WJEA Directory requires that membership dues be received by October 1. WJEA - PO Box 24389 - Seattle WA 98124 Tax ID #91-0989642WJEA is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation.

Join us! Registration closes Monday, August 10!
08/07/2026

Join us! Registration closes Monday, August 10!

Washington, where more than media connects. Check out the notes (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_9HS95_snvcyrVqii6...
08/07/2026

Washington, where more than media connects. Check out the notes (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_9HS95_snvcyrVqii606lZmTM_JKS81Fi4DHFc30Nko/edit?usp=sharing) and recording (https://asd-wednet.zoom.us/rec/share/l_5nHxvC5Zq9fIb3ltVSUU0k8fKzEWfQhPHkM4xsRXD2j_2aasDthw45KW5d4DGf.8i0h6D3ee47hW8BH) of our zoom on August 6, 2026. We talked about how to support each other and how to cover the recent devastation from the fires.

Taking Care of Each Other (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-tFuR_lW_2hqTSNOCLbVo6HUbBKOdXxVU8P1QUArB4k/edit?usp=sharing)...impacted advisers add your contact information. Those who want to help, jump in there and find a buddy or staff to adopt!

08/03/2026

Our hearts are breaking for all of you impacted by the horrific fires this summer. It is unfathomable the loss you and your students are experiencing. If you are an adviser impacted, please send me an email at [email protected] and tell me what school you are at. We will do what we can to support you and work to connect you with other advisers who have experienced tragedies to cover the events of the year while helping your school heal.

There is still time to join us for a one day training at Nathan Hale HS in Seattle, WA on August 18. Registration close...
07/20/2026

There is still time to join us for a one day training at Nathan Hale HS in Seattle, WA on August 18. Registration closes August 10.

Thank you Kathy!!
04/12/2026

Thank you Kathy!!

For 25 years, Kathy Schrier has sat at the helm of the Washington Journalism Education Association, running the events at the heart of getting kids excited about telling stories, the central hub through which all things cross. This spring she is retiring. “I feel like we still have a thriving orga...

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Seattle, WA
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