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Brookfield East High School Senior Named 2024 2024 Wisconsin Journalist of the Year

Ellie Bourdo, Intern February 24, 2024

The Wisconsin Journalism Education Association is thrilled to announce Eiman Mir as the winner of the 2024 Wisconsin Journalist of the Year. This award recognizes Eiman's exceptional leadership, dedication...

Continue support of New Voices Bill

Ellie Bourdo, Intern February 15, 2024

Advocates for the New Voices Bill, safeguarding student journalists' rights, call on citizens to promptly contact their senators in support of this legislation. This bill prevents schools from censoring...

Gov. Evers declares Feb. 19-23 as Scholastic Journalism Week in honor of 100 years of JEA

Ellie Bourdo, Intern January 22, 2024

Governor Evers has declared the week of Feb. 19-23 as Scholastic Journalism Week in Wisconsin. The proclamation highlights the importance of scholastic journalism and commemorates the 100 years of the...

New Voices Bill discussed at Senate hearing

New Voices Bill discussed at Senate hearing

Ellie Bourdo, Intern December 16, 2023

The Wisconsin Senate Committee on Universities and Revenue held a hearing on Dec. 5 on the New Voices Bill (AB 551). Various advocates for the bill attended the hearing to testify in favor. Among the...

New Voices Bill Senate hearing

Ellie Bourdo, Intern December 4, 2023

The Wisconsin State Assembly unanimously approved the New Voices Bill (AB 551) on Nov. 7. The legislation, aimed at fortifying freedom of expression within educational institutions, is now headed for the...

Advisor Chat Nov. 18

Ellie Bourdo, Intern November 16, 2023

Wisconsin journalism advisors and teachers are invited to participate in an Advisor Chat on Nov. 18. The virtual gathering will provide an opportunity for educators to come together, ask questions, share...

New Voices Bill heads to Senate

Ellie Bourdo, Intern November 8, 2023

The Wisconsin State Assembly voted to pass the New Voiced Bill unanimously on Nov. 7. The bill now heads to the Senate where it will be voted on by the Senate Committee on Universities and Revenue then...

New Voices Bill gains approval, urges public support for upcoming vote

Ellie Bourdo, Intern November 6, 2023

The New Voices Bill received unanimous approval by the Assembly Committee on Colleges and Universities. It now moves to the entire Assembly for a vote tomorrow.  The bill, (AB 551) was designed to...

New Voices Bill aims to protect student journalists’ First Amendment rights

Ellie Bourdo, Intern November 1, 2023

In a significant stride towards protecting the First Amendment rights of student journalists, Wisconsin has finally witnessed progress on the eagerly anticipated New Voices bill. Assembly Bill 551 aims...

Adviser Chat on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 9 a.m.

Ellie Bourdo, Intern October 18, 2023

Join WisJEA for an advisor chat this Saturday, Oct. 21 at 9 a.m. Any Wisconsin journalism adviser, educator or advocate is welcome to discuss strategies, answer questions and connect! Join us on Saturday...

WisJEA looking for paid, remote intern for 2023-2024 school year

June 6, 2023

The Wisconsin Journalism Education Association, or WisJEA, is seeking a REMOTE paid intern for the 2023-2024 school year. You will be supervised by the WisJEA president and meet with him virtually on a...

Summer Opportunities for Wisconsin High School Students

Kayla Bell, Intern April 24, 2023

Summer In-Person Opportunities KEMPA’s Summer Journalism Camp This summer experience the KEMPA Journalism Summer Camp, “Reaching New Heights,” held from Sunday, July 23 through Wednesday, July...

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