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JEA Write-Offs recognize 10 students from Illinois

JEA Write-Offs recognize 10 students from Illinois

By Amanda Bright, IJEA Co-Secretary and Region 5 Board Member April 17, 2016

Ten journalists from Illinois made the trip back from California with JEA Write-Off honors. Congratulations and kudos forĀ amazing performances against other students from across the nation (1,268 participants,...

Students from only five other states earned more JEA Write-off awards than Illinois student journalists did at last weeks JEA/NSPA  Convention in Orlando, Fla. (Creative Commons photo)

Illinois students take home sixth-largest number of awards at Fall 2015 JEA Write-offs

By Dave Porreca, IJEA Website Editor November 18, 2015
There's probably no type of contest that better simulates the deadline conditions of real journalism than a write-off competition. No wonder the JEA Write-offs in Orlando attracted more than 2,000 participants. And Illinois students were right in the thick of things.
JEA Write-off contests are always one of the highlights of JEA/NSPA Conventions. Next months Orlando convention will be no exception, so register for the Write-offs before Wednesdays 6 p.m. CST deadline.

Don’t let your students miss out! Orlando JEA Write-off registration deadline is Oct. 21

October 20, 2015
Part of the fun of attending a JEA/NSPA Convention is giving your students the opportunity to compete against their peers in JEA Write-off contests. So be sure to sign up!
National JEA honors three IJEA members

National JEA honors three IJEA members

By Dave Porreca, IJEA Website Editor August 28, 2015
Retired advisers Deb Buttleman Malcolm and Tom Winski have won Lifetime Achievement awards, and Phoenix Military Academy adviser Katie Comeford has earned a Future Teacher Scholarship. Check out the details inside.
Illinois publications, student journalists win honors at JEA/NSPA spring convention

Illinois publications, student journalists win honors at JEA/NSPA spring convention

By Dave Porreca, IJEA Website Editor April 22, 2015
In a strong showing at the 2015 Spring National High School Journalism Convention, Illinois students and advisers brought home Pacemakers, Best of Show honors and Write-Off awards.

Mike Doyle: Lifetime Achievement Award recipient

August 26, 2014
The newly retired Belvidere North adviser is one of 13 to be recognized with a 2014 JEA Lifetime Achievement Award.
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