Kendall Huffman and six of her staff wait for the Illinois House Judiciary Committee to begin hearing on the proposed student press rights bill. They visited their representative, Adam Brown,...
by Aaron Ramponi, CJE
We had a conversation at the recent KEMPA Winter Advisers’ Seminar about the value of becoming JEA certified. This got me thinking: what really is the benefit? Why are three...
By Bob Kay
Historically most high school publications donʼt have to deal with the issue of being hit with a libel suit. In this day and age with the proliferation of information on social media that...
by Linda Barrington, MJE
The good news is that Illinois New Voices Act has found legislative sponsorship.
Wisconsin, however, is a step behind. We need bipartisan sponsorship and support. Recently,...
Twitter.
Instagram.
Facebook.
Snapchat.
The big four.
For many advisers, not just the new ones, social media can be one of the scariest parts of the job. I mean, seriously, you are giving...
By Bob Kay
During the 20 years I advised the student newspaper at Grayslake Community High School I always told my students that it was important that we cover the local school and community news...
By Linda Barrington, MJE
What may be the most coveted award for student journalists starts with competition in your home state. Remember, JEA's site gives detailed directions, resources to assist...
It's January. January means snow, wintertime blues and planning for the next school year.
If you really think about it, it is crazy that we are only half-way complete with the current school year and...
by Beth Marshall
I believe you are never too old to learn something new. Even though I have been teaching English for 25 years, I am new to the world of scholastic journalism. Two years ago, I was...
by April van Buren, MJE
As my students and I are eagerly counting down the days left until Winter Break, I am also reflecting on the technology that has helped us get to break! I have a new favorite...
by Bob Kay
Unlike doctors and lawyers, journalists are not required to be licensed and be subject to an official code whereby they can lose their permission to practice in a certain field. Nonetheless,...
By Linda Barrington, MJE
Having the right tool for the right job is essential, especially in the classroom. As journalism teachers and media advisers, we need up-to-date resources, or tools for the...
