The Scholastic Journalism Division of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) is a national community dedicated to supporting high school journalists and their programs. Student members gain access to newsletters, award opportunities, conferences, and webinars, along with connections to professional journalists and educators across the country. The division recognizes excellence in scholastic journalism while providing the tools and resources students need to grow as reporters, editors, and media creators. It is an exceptional opportunity for aspiring journalists to develop their skills and build meaningful connections within the field.
Researching, interviewing, and writing accurate stories about real events.
Crafting original stories, poems, or scripts that express ideas and imagination.
Asking thoughtful questions and drawing out useful information from another person.
Delivering ideas clearly and confidently in front of an audience.
Gathering and evaluating information systematically to answer a question.
Evaluating information carefully before drawing a conclusion or making a decision.
Direct alignment with scholastic journalism work including reporting, writing, and publication production.
Develops communication and persuasive writing skills essential for PR campaigns and media relations.
Builds creative writing and storytelling abilities through journalism publication and editorial work.
Scholastic journalism divisions often develop leadership and communication skills transferable to education.
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