Washington Journalism Education Association

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 Washingto

n. 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.

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...

Check it out!  High school journalism is in the news for all the right reasons!
04/06/2026

Check it out! High school journalism is in the news for all the right reasons!

In yearbook classes and student newspapers across the county, kids and teens learn about more than just reporting.

Fern Valentine Freedom of Expression winner.
03/22/2026

Fern Valentine Freedom of Expression winner.

Lauren Salcedo, journalism adviser at Mariner High School, received the Fern Valentine Freedom of Expression Award at the Washington Journalism Education Association (WJEA) state conference, Saturday, March 7 at Central Kitsap High School. This award goes to a WJEA member who has advocated student f...

Our Spring Conference at Central Kistap HS on March 7 was a great success!
03/22/2026

Our Spring Conference at Central Kistap HS on March 7 was a great success!

It’s hard to determine what the most salient piece of journalistic wisdom dropped by the Seattle Times Social Justice columnist, Naomi Ishiska, who spoke to student journalists from 16 high schools around the state at the WJEA Write off and competition on March 7 in the beautiful auditorium of the...

Does your student news website need to adhere to the new ADA guidelines?  SPLC gives you information.  (Thanks to the jo...
03/13/2026

Does your student news website need to adhere to the new ADA guidelines? SPLC gives you information. (Thanks to the journalism adviser FB page for sharing)

https://splc.org/2026/03/do-student-news-sites-have-to-comply-with-the-new-ada-digital-accessibility-rules/?fbclid=IwdGRleAQg9ppleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeSjbLyj3IaDfOimXsxYBDzmr810S1ivsfAHY27kA0lGw2Kzw5itJ1USS5KEw_aem_w3a9JWn7A0C92xDOm-fHPQ

In April 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a final rule updating Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and requiring state and local governments — including public schools and universities — to ensure that their websites and mobile apps meet recognized digital accessibi...

Have you stated the paperwork to register for spring conference yet?  Get that started on Monday!!!  All the info and li...
01/30/2026

Have you stated the paperwork to register for spring conference yet? Get that started on Monday!!! All the info and links are here: https://wjea.org/5914/blogs/2026-spring-conference-write-off-contests/

Remember the deadline for contest registration, advance submissions, and scholarships is a Feb 15.

Hope to see you March 7 at Central Kitsap HS. It is a beautiful school!!!

Join us at Central Kitsap High School!

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Seattle, WA
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