Month: May 2024
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Minnesota becomes 18th ‘New Voices’ state
Read More: Minnesota becomes 18th ‘New Voices’ stateStarting this fall, student journalists in Minnesota will be protected by the nation’s 18th “New Voices” legislation. Adviser Jeff Kocur (Hopkins High School) testifies in the Education Policy Committee meeting on March 13, 2024. He sits beside Rep. Cheryl Youakim (DFL, District 46B), an author of the bill. PHOTO: Kathryn Campbell Signed into law May…
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JEA/NSPA Minneapolis registration OPEN!
Bring your students to the national convention in their back yard April 16-18, 2026. Full information about the convention can be found at the SPRING CONVENTION WEBSITE. Registration is open NOW.
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JOY 26 Applications OPEN NOW!
The MN Journalist of the Year competition is sponsored by the Journalism Education Association and recognizes the best student journalists from each state. The Minnesota winner receives a $600 scholarship from Journalism Educators of Minnesota (JEM), with runners up receiving $100-300 each. The website gives directions and tips, including many videos to help build your portfolio. State winners…
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Daniel Amborn of Edina HS named Journalism Educator of the Year
Posted Oct. 8, 2025 Daniel Amborn of Edina HS named Journalism Educator of the Year Executive director Laura Widmer and associate director Gary Lundgren made a surprise visit to the pubs room at Edina High School to announce that Daniel Amborn is the 2025 Minnesota Journalism Educator of the Year. “As a veteran student media…