Journalism Education Association
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The Journalism Education Association, or JEA, is a national organization for teachers and advisers of journalism
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of a school publication on April 16, 2009. As quoted from the Student Press Law Center
, the statement says: "Prior review by administrators undermines critical thinking, encourages students to dismiss the role of a free press
in society and provides no greater likelihood of increased quality of student media
."
of the Journalism Education Association is as follows:
The purposes of the JEA include:
The vision statement of JEA is as follows:
The 2009 C:JET staff includes Publications Editor
Bradley Wilson, Copy Editor Howard Spanogle, and Advertising Coordinator
Pam Boller. Wilson accepts electronic submissions to C:JET.
, NewsWire. NewsWire covered news
pertaining to the organization, but the production was terminated in the 2002-2003 school year. The JEA Board of Directors decided to convert to electronic journalism
(via their website) for the convenience of their members.
The final editor
of NewsWire, Bradley Wilson, claims this decision was not based on financial reasons. NewsWire had annual expenses of approximately $9,750 with an advertising
revenue
of approximately $2,500 per year. Wilson explained that convention fees and membership dues also generated a significant amount of income for JEA.
, has categorized the Journalism Education Association under code 813410, or "civic and social organizations." As of 2009, JEA has been in operation for 85 years. It is a private organization with a yearly income of about $74,000 and it employs about 4 workers.
JEA.org was established April 19, 1996.
Journalism
Journalism is the practice of investigation and reporting of events, issues and trends to a broad audience in a timely fashion. Though there are many variations of journalism, the ideal is to inform the intended audience. Along with covering organizations and institutions such as government and...
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Opinion Regarding Prior Review
The Journalism Education Association released an official statement regarding the practice of prior reviewPrior review
Prior review occurs when executive persons read materials before they have been made available to the public. It is not to be confused with prior restraint....
of a school publication on April 16, 2009. As quoted from the Student Press Law Center
Student Press Law Center
The Student Press Law Center is a non-profit organization in the United States that aims at protecting the freedom of the press for student journalists, usually from high school and university student newspapers...
, the statement says: "Prior review by administrators undermines critical thinking, encourages students to dismiss the role of a free press
Freedom of the press
Freedom of the press or freedom of the media is the freedom of communication and expression through vehicles including various electronic media and published materials...
in society and provides no greater likelihood of increased quality of student media
Student media
Student media may refer to:*Iranian students news agency*Student newspapers*Student radio stations or programs*Student television stations*Yearbooks*Online Magazines, Ezines, or Webzines...
."
Mission
The mission statementMission statement
A mission statement is a statement of the purpose of a company or organization. The mission statement should guide the actions of the organization, spell out its overall goal, provide a path, and guide decision-making...
of the Journalism Education Association is as follows:
"The Journalism Education Association supports free and responsible scholastic journalism by providing resources and educational opportunities, by promoting professionalism, by encouraging and rewarding student excellence and teacher achievement, and by fostering an atmosphere which encompasses diversity yet builds unity."
The purposes of the JEA include:
- "Support[ing] free and responsible scholastic journalism."
- "Promot[ing] professionalism for journalism teachers and advisers."
- "Encourag[ing] and rewards student excellence and teacher achievement."
- "Foster[ing] an atmosphere which encompasses diversity yet builds unity."
The vision statement of JEA is as follows:
"The Journalism Education Association is a dynamic, adviser-focused organization serving a diverse media community. To develop and support effective media advisers, JEA must protect scholastic pressScholastic PressScholastic is a global book publishing company known for publishing educational materials for schools, teachers, and parents, and selling and distributing them by mail order and via book clubs and book fairs. It also has the exclusive United States' publishing rights to the Harry Potter book...
and speech freedomsFreedom of speechFreedom of speech is the freedom to speak freely without censorship. The term freedom of expression is sometimes used synonymously, but includes any act of seeking, receiving and imparting information or ideas, regardless of the medium used...
of advisers and their students; provide an environment that attracts, develops and retains the best educators in the profession; build diversity at the scholastic and professional levels; promote and demonstrate educational use of the latest technologies, and provide innovative, consistent and quality services."
C:JET
JEA sponsors the magazine, C:JET (Communication: Journalism Education Today), which is available to members of the association. C:JET focuses on subjects pertinent to journalism in schools, and provides a variety of resources to teachers and advisers.The 2009 C:JET staff includes Publications Editor
Editor in chief
An editor-in-chief is a publication's primary editor, having final responsibility for the operations and policies. Additionally, the editor-in-chief is held accountable for delegating tasks to staff members as well as keeping up with the time it takes them to complete their task...
Bradley Wilson, Copy Editor Howard Spanogle, and Advertising Coordinator
Sales promotion
Sales promotion is one of the four aspects of promotional mix. Media and non-media marketing communication are employed for a pre-determined, limited time to increase consumer demand, stimulate market demand or improve product availability...
Pam Boller. Wilson accepts electronic submissions to C:JET.
NewsWire
The Journalism Education Association previously sponsored the newspaperNewspaper
A newspaper is a scheduled publication containing news of current events, informative articles, diverse features and advertising. It usually is printed on relatively inexpensive, low-grade paper such as newsprint. By 2007, there were 6580 daily newspapers in the world selling 395 million copies a...
, NewsWire. NewsWire covered news
News
News is the communication of selected information on current events which is presented by print, broadcast, Internet, or word of mouth to a third party or mass audience.- Etymology :...
pertaining to the organization, but the production was terminated in the 2002-2003 school year. The JEA Board of Directors decided to convert to electronic journalism
Electronic journalism
Electronic journalism or electronic news-gathering is most associated with broadcast news where television producers, reporters and editors make use of electronic video production recording devices for gathering and presenting information in telecasts and radio transmissions reaching the public...
(via their website) for the convenience of their members.
The final editor
Editor in chief
An editor-in-chief is a publication's primary editor, having final responsibility for the operations and policies. Additionally, the editor-in-chief is held accountable for delegating tasks to staff members as well as keeping up with the time it takes them to complete their task...
of NewsWire, Bradley Wilson, claims this decision was not based on financial reasons. NewsWire had annual expenses of approximately $9,750 with an advertising
Advertising
Advertising is a form of communication used to persuade an audience to take some action with respect to products, ideas, or services. Most commonly, the desired result is to drive consumer behavior with respect to a commercial offering, although political and ideological advertising is also common...
revenue
Revenue
In business, revenue is income that a company receives from its normal business activities, usually from the sale of goods and services to customers. In many countries, such as the United Kingdom, revenue is referred to as turnover....
of approximately $2,500 per year. Wilson explained that convention fees and membership dues also generated a significant amount of income for JEA.
Business
The North American Industry Classification System, or NAICSNAICS
The North American Industry Classification System or NAICS is used by business and government to classify business establishments according to type of economic activity in Canada, Mexico and the United States...
, has categorized the Journalism Education Association under code 813410, or "civic and social organizations." As of 2009, JEA has been in operation for 85 years. It is a private organization with a yearly income of about $74,000 and it employs about 4 workers.
Web Traffic
As of August 2009:- JEA.org is the 1,131,776th busiest web site.
- Visitors spend approximately 6.1 minutes per day on the site.
- 136 web sites provide links to JEA.org.
JEA.org was established April 19, 1996.
Study of Significance of Journalism Education
In 1987, the Journalism Education Association's "Committee on the Role of Journalism in Secondary Education" published "High School Journalism Confronts Critical Deadline," a 138-page journalism research report. The research indicated that recipients of secondary journalism education are more academically successful. The article cites high school grades, college grades, and American College Testing scores as evidence.See also
- Student Press Law CenterStudent Press Law CenterThe Student Press Law Center is a non-profit organization in the United States that aims at protecting the freedom of the press for student journalists, usually from high school and university student newspapers...
- Association for Education in Journalism and Mass CommunicationAssociation for Education in Journalism and Mass CommunicationThe Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, or AEJMC, is a major international membership organization for academics in the field, offering regional and national conferences and refereed publications. It has numerous membership divisions, interest groups, publications and...
- National Student Press WeekNational Student Press WeekOn January 24, 2005, during its 67th national conference in Edmonton, Alberta, the members of Canadian University Press, a co-operative and newswire service composed of about 70 student newspapers, unanimously declared the last full week of every January, Sunday to Saturday, National Student Press...
- Student newspapers
- YearbookYearbookA yearbook, also known as an annual, is a book to record, highlight, and commemorate the past year of a school or a book published annually. Virtually all American, Australian and Canadian high schools, most colleges and many elementary and middle schools publish yearbooks...
- JournalismJournalismJournalism is the practice of investigation and reporting of events, issues and trends to a broad audience in a timely fashion. Though there are many variations of journalism, the ideal is to inform the intended audience. Along with covering organizations and institutions such as government and...
- Kansas State UniversityKansas State UniversityKansas State University, commonly shortened to K-State, is an institution of higher learning located in Manhattan, Kansas, in the United States...
- Manhattan, KansasManhattan, KansasManhattan is a city located in the northeastern part of the state of Kansas in the United States, at the junction of the Kansas River and Big Blue River. It is the county seat of Riley County and the city extends into Pottawatomie County. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 52,281...