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Summer Trainings
One Day Journalism Trainings
Instead of the multi-day camp at WSU, we are trying a new format! We're hopeful it is more accessible to student journalists and their advisers across the state. Two Events: Choose what is most convenient to you. East of the mountains: August 11 @ Mead HS Bring your own lunch or walk to nearby food spot. West of the mountains: August 18 @ Nathan Hale HS, Seattle, WA. Lunch is available for an additional cost Prices: $75 per student and per non-member adviser $60 for each WJEA member adviser Choose your session: There are 7 different choices. Select your top TWO at the time of registration. Numbers dictate which sessions we will offer. Adviser Workshop Editorial Leadership Photojournalism Video/Broadcast Journalism Intro to Journalism/Bootcamp Advanced Storytelling Page Design Click here to register/pay for the August 11 training at Mead HS Click here to register/pay for the August 18 training at Nathan Hale HS.
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2025-2026 Emerald & Critique Service
Submissions and Payment Must be Received by June 19, 2026 Washington state publications who are members of WJEA are eligible to submit their publication for the Emerald Award, which is the highest award presented by the state organization. Submissions for just the Emerald are $30. Emerald Awards are judged by a panel of professional journalists. No feedback is provided. Media programs looking to get comprehensive feedback from critique judges may submit their media to the critique service. The cost of the critique is $40, which includes automatic entry into the Emerald Award. The critique is open to any student publication, regardless of WJEA membership. Please note, yearbooks mailed to critique/Emerald are not returned. Payment for critique and Emerald can be found here. Submission forms with more specific information are here: Emerald only Yearbook Newspaper Broadcast Website You can submit the payment and then send your publications later, if that helps you meet...
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Support Scholastic Journalism in Washington
GiveBig 2026 Campaign Officially April 28-May 5
Support the work of WJEA and our journalism programs in Washington state. Even better, share this out on your social media!!!! Donate Here during Give Big!
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Summer Camp Highlights

The Washington Journalism Education Association empowers educators and student journalists to create courageous, ethical media by providing professional training, advocating for press freedom, and championing student voice while building community among Washington schools.
We believe in a future where every student in Washington has access to strong journalism education, exercises their First Amendment rights with confidence, and uses media to shape a more informed, just, and connected world.
The WJEA is committed to…
• Provide professional support, training, & development for teachers who advise student media
• Recognize & showcase student work by providing competitions and critiques
• Monitor adherence to Washington’s Student Press Rights Law
• Provide student leadership opportunities
• Building a community of like minded people to speak truth to power
• Provide resources for advisers:
• Partnerships with professionals in the field
• Field trip opportunities
• Guest speakers
• Curriculum connections
• Connect WA state to national journalism communities

WJEA is an independent non-profit 501(c)3 association incorporated in 1983.
Mission Statement updated June 21, 2025