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Upcoming Events and Deadlines
2019 State conference registration now open
The 2019 State Conference and Write Off Competition will be held on Saturday, March 16 at Cleveland High School in Seattle. Registration is now open. Paperwork has been mailed, but programs can register online. WJEA State Conference and Contest Registration There are several categories for students...
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Save the Date
Teresa Scribner, WJEA Vice President
The WJEA 2019 Spring Conference and Write-Off Competition will take place on Saturday, March 16, at Cleveland STEM High School in Seattle. Students will be able to hear from top journalists around the region, as well as network with other high school journalism students from around the state. The...
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Scholarships and Awards
Journalism: a Perfect Fit
Dave Riggs, WJEA Secretary
Sandra Coyer is a high school journalism teacher, not a soothsayer. But she has her moments. Four years ago, at the Puyallup High School Curriculum Fair, she was introduced to a freshman. The mother had previously told Coyer her daughter was interested in journalism and had, in sixth grade, demonstrated...
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Help Us Help You!
Please help WJEA be more effective. Board members have developed a survey to get a better idea of what you, as advisers, want and need. Take a few minutes and complete the survey--whether you are a WJEA member or not. We truly appreciate your time and opinions!
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Scholarships and Awards
Nathan Hale’s Ted Lockery honored with Adviser of the Year
The 2018 WJEA Adviser of the Year is Ted Lockery of the Nathan Hale High School Sentinel in Seattle. There were many outstanding nominees from journalism programs across the state, but the quantity, enthusiasm and admiration of Ted’s advocates made him the clear choice. Ted was nominated by...
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Scholarships and Awards
Auburn’s adviser Tom Kaup recognized with Dorothy McPhillips award
The WJEA Dorothy McPhillips Award is the highest award given by the Washington Journalism Education Association, and honors a member for extraordinary achievement in improving scholastic journalism in our state. This award is not given out annually; rather it is awarded only when it is warranted. This...
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JEA Curriculum available for preview
Sandra Coyer
Wondering if the $65 additional registration fee for the Journalism Education Association is worth the cost? One of the benefits of membership (in addition to reduced rate on books through the JEA Bookstore as well as access to the JEA-HELP Listserve) is access to an ever-changing online curriculum...
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January 2, 2019 • No Comments

WJEA is pleased to present two days of hands-on training for media advisers and students in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop. Space is limited to 30 participants for each session. The cost is $75 per session for...

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Tinker vs. DesMoines with us March 16!!!

December 19, 2018 • No Comments

Tinker vs. DesMoines celebrates its 50th anniversary in spring 2019. John Tinker will be our keynote speaker at the WJEA Spring Convention. Join us!!! John Tinker is best known for being the first-named petitioner in the...

Emerald Award submissions closed for 2018

May 14, 2018 • No Comments

The third-annual Emerald Award contest is open for submissions. Submission deadline is June 15. WJEA members are encouraged to submit their publications/broadcasts for this award. The Emerald Award is the highest form...

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Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Tinker vs. DesMoines with us March 16!!!

December 19, 2018 • No Comments

Past President Sandra Coyer recognized with Medal of Merit award

November 3, 2018 • No Comments

Past President Sandra Coyer was recognized today at the JEA/NSPA Fall National Convention in Chicago, IL with a Medal of Merit award. The award is presented to individuals for their contribution to...

UW J Day

Kathy Schrier, WJEA Executive Director

October 2, 2018 • No Comments

WJEA's annual Journalism Day at the University of Washington saw its largest turnout in five years on Sept. 20, with 526 students and their media advisers representing 26 schools. The fast-paced day featured...

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Legislation

Student Press Rights . . . Now What?

Vince DeMiero

October 1, 2018

The New Voices Legislation has passed . . . it is the law. Now what? See the KNOW THE New Voices Washington presentation to see how the new law impacts students, advisers,...

NEW VOICES Resources

August 21, 2018

Washington becomes 14th state to extend free speech protection to student journalists

March 22, 2018

New Voices Washington State: For a free and responsible scholastic press

January 16, 2018

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Scholarships and Awards

Critique service open to members, June 15 deadline

May 14, 2018

WJEA member organizations can get feedback on their publications/media for the year, through submission to the annual critique service. The critique fee is $40. Critiques...

Honor a senior, order them a plaque

April 24, 2018

Cleveland’s Tina Dang takes Lu Flannery Outstanding Journalist Award

March 13, 2018

Puyallup senior named Washington Journalist of the Year

March 12, 2018

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#WJEACamp

J-Camp 2018 is a wrap!

August 7, 2018

Along with Expert-in-Residence Michelle Coro, students and advisers from three states convened for four intensive days on the campus of Western Washington University where they focused on creating great journalism.