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IJEA Blog: High school journalism gave me my voice

IJEA Blog: High school journalism gave me my voice

Solomon Davis, 2016 IJEA All-State Journalist November 1, 2016
Solomon Davis, a 2016 graduate of Marist High School, can say with confidence that high school journalism did indeed give him his voice. Now active as a collegiate journalist, Solomon looks back on what he learned from his days on the staff of Marist's newspaper, The Sentinel.
IJEA Blog: Its never too early to give back

IJEA Blog: It’s never too early to give back

Greg Bilbrey, CJE, Managing Editor, Robinson Daily News October 29, 2016
Newspaper editor Greg Bilbrey knows from experience that good things happen when journalism professionals mentor young people: "You CAN make a difference — starting now."

IJEA Blog: What is RIGHT in journalism? Actually, quite a lot.

By Amanda Bright, IJEA Co-Secretary and Region 5 Board Member October 17, 2016
Whenever people despair over the sensational and unethical aspects of journalism, Amanda Bright likes to point out what's working in our craft. And that's exactly what she does in the first video contribution to our blog!
IJEA Blog: Becoming a CJE is well worth the effort

IJEA Blog: Becoming a CJE is well worth the effort

Trudy Hurd, CJE, Retired Journalism Educator October 10, 2016
A decade ago, Trudy Hurd put in the hard work to pass JEA's Certified Journalism Educator exam. The now-retired yearbook adviser explains why all advisers should embark on the journey to becoming certified.
IJEA Blog: Say Yes to scholastic journalism!

IJEA Blog: Say “Yes” to scholastic journalism!

Sarah Foster, 2014 IJOY Runner-up October 2, 2016
The responsibilities journalism students shoulder allow them to produce something far bigger than themselves, as 2014 IJOY runner-up Sarah Foster knows from experience.
IJEA Blog: IWPA encourages future communicators

IJEA Blog: IWPA encourages future communicators

Cora Weisenberger, IWPA High School Contest Chair September 26, 2016
In 1885 a group of female journalists in Chicago created the Illinois Woman's Press Association. More than 130 years later, IWPA is still going strong. Read on to find out how IWPA can help you and your students!
IJEA Blog: Fall Conference offered ideal venue to connect and inspire

IJEA Blog: Fall Conference offered ideal venue to connect and inspire

Carol Smith, IJEA Board Member September 19, 2016
Yet another reason to get involved in scholastic journalism organizations was on display Sept. 16 at IJEA's Fall Conference. Kirkwood High adviser Mitch Eden (shown here at a different event with Mary Beth Tinker) led the way with his motivational advice, as IJEA board member Carol Smith recounts.
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