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Illinois Journalism Education Association, 2501 Chatham Road, Suite 200, Springfield, IL 62704

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Texas Army National Guard troops participate in Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. (Wikimedia Commons photo)

IJEA Blog: Here’s how you can help student media programs hit by Hurricane Harvey

Katie Comeford Fernandez, IJEA Board Member September 25, 2017
Scholastic journalism programs around the country have united to assist their Texas counterparts affected by Hurricane Harvey. Check inside to learn how you and your students can join this nationwide effort.
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