October 24, 2017 • 1 Comment
Hall of Famer Brenda Field is the local chair for the JEA/NSPA Fall Convention scheduled for Chicago in 2018. It's not too late to get involved, she says — and what you put in now will pay dividends throughout your career.
Recent IJEA Blog Stories
IJEA Blog: Teaching my journalism students—again
October 11, 2017
It was as surprising to them as it was to me. Two of my former high school journalists were now in my college section...
IJEA Blog: Here’s how you can help student media programs hit by Hurricane Harvey
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.
IJEA Blog: Encourage your news and feature writers to compete at the IJEA Fall Conference!
September 12, 2017
Do you have a couple of writers on your staff whose talents you would like to showcase at this Friday's IJEA Fall Conference? Here's an opportunity for them to refine their skills under real-world conditions — and perhaps even win an award. Read on to learn more!
April 5, 2019 • No Comments
Students from the Peoria school's broadcasting, newspaper and yearbook programs surprised Principal Brett Elliott with news of the award, which he received for his support of scholastic journalism. "He allows students the freedom, with responsibility, to be the best they can be,” IJEA said.
March 4, 2019 • No Comments
Ayse Eldes, a senior at Prospect High School in Mount Prospect, has been named the 2019 Illinois Journalist of the Year. She is IJEA’s 30th Journalist of the Year since 1989 and the first Prospect student to be named the state’s top scholastic journalist. Congratulations to Ayse and adviser Jason Block!
Recent IJEA News Stories
Congratulations to our 2018 Yearbook Contest winners!
January 26, 2019
Throughout Illinois, no matter the size of the school or program, yearbook staffs and advisers created wonderful journalism as they told the stories of their 2017-18 school year. In recognition of that work, the IJEA is proud to announce the winners of our 2018 Yearbook Contest!
October 9, 2018
After enjoying Eastern Illinois University's hospitality for the past 30 years, the IJEA is looking for a new home and a new executive director. If your university or college is interested in being the site of IJEA's new headquarters, check inside for more information.
Well deserved! IJEA’s Sally Renaud named a 2018 NSPA Pioneer Award winner
September 20, 2018
The National Scholastic Press Association has honored IJEA's long-time executive director with its highest award for journalism educators. Congratulations, Sally!
May 12, 2017 • 1 Comment
The Glenbrook South High School yearbook adviser and state director for the IJEA encourages advisers to "Fly the J" as a reference to her beloved Cubs and scholastic press freedom in Illinois
Recent IJEA Video Stories
IJEA inducts Stan Zoller, Brenda Field into 2017 Hall of Fame
May 12, 2017
Cathy Wall, herself a member of the IJEA Hall of Fame, inducted Stan Zoller and Brenda Field into the 2017 class of the IJEA...
IJEA honors Linda Jones as 2016 Friend of Scholastic Journalism
September 29, 2016
In accepting the Friend of Scholastic Journalism award, Linda Jones spoke of everyone -- except herself. From the McCormick...
2016 IJEA Fall Conference in Review: Empowered staffs, empowered advisers
September 19, 2016
With more than 320 Illinois high school journalists and their advisers in attendance this year, the 2016 IJEA Fall...
October 23, 2015 • No Comments
That's what Randy Swikle learned during his 25 years at Johnsburg High School. Sure, free speech is risky, but when a school builds a culture of trust, students show time and again that they'll live up to the responsibilities they're given.
Who better to celebrate Free Speech Week than journalism teachers and advisers?
October 21, 2015
Thanks to their time in student media, many young people learn firsthand the true power of free expression: how to communicate with strength, passion and logical rigor.
Lessons from ASNE, a summer program that left an impact
September 4, 2015
After 15 years, the ASNE Reynolds High School Journalism Institute has come to an end, but not before helping more than 2,340 teachers — including 101 from Illinois — become better educators and advisers.
Remembering Georgia Stohr: A tribute from her students
June 16, 2015
When LaSalle-Peru yearbook adviser Georgia Stohr died in late May from cancer, her students grieved, but they also did what Stohr would have insisted on — they soldiered through the remainder of their school year. Now they pay tribute to their beloved teacher.
