High School Journalism Teacher and Publication Adviser Resources

Offered by the Interscholastic Press Association and the Missouri School of Journalism

MIPA: Missouri: Your Connection Your Partner to Resources, in Scholastic Opportunities Journalism Teachers seem to be always looking The Missouri School of Journalism for that next great lesson plan to light welcomes opportunities to help high their students’ passion for journalism school journalism teachers and yearbook or a bit of training so they can stay advisers. Speakers, workshops, campus sharp. Membership in the Missouri visits and webinars are some of the ways Interscholastic Press Association you can bring the resources of the world’s J-Day, held at the in provides these benefi ts and more. late March, is a full day of speakers, work- journalism school to your classroom. shops, awards and fun. More than 1,500 stu- Since 1923, the Missouri dents across the state participate each year. The School has trained some of the Interscholastic Press Association has best journalists in the world through the partnered with the Missouri School at the top of their game within the Missouri Method, which provides practical of Journalism at the University profession, workshops, vendors – and hands-on training in real-world news me- of Missouri. As a MIPA member loads of fun. dia and strategic communication agencies: you will have access to a wealth of , KOMU-TV, KBIA- resources, including two websites As 21st century learners, your FM, Vox Magazine, Global Journalist, with time-saving lessons and students need to meet a myriad of Missouri Business Alert - and two strategic resource materials, a mentor program, objectives, standards and curriculum communication agencies - AdZou and speakers, professional development goals. Those goals include non- Mojo Ad. The School also works with the and much more. Check out the options fi ction reading and writing, as well as Reynolds Journalism Institute and many on the back of this sheet. project-based learning opportunities other institutes and centers at the School Journalism is the perfect vehicle for that support a variety of research, net- We believe that MIPA membership meeting those needs of your students! working and partnership opportunities. is priceless. An exclusive member- only opportunity is Journalism Your work with student media and Some of your students may join the next Day, held each spring. This annual publications is an investment in your generation of award-winning, indus- state contest offers students both entire student body. Come join us! try-leading journalists, and some may use recognition for their work and their powerful storytelling skills in other critiques on how to improve provided Contact any member of MIPA’s ways. Scholastic journalism benefi ts all of by judges with experience in the Board of Directors with questions or them, and the Missouri School of Journal- fi eld. The event includes writing and to learn more. ism is here to help build a strong founda- photo competitions, speakers who are tion for a variety of career paths. Explore the many resources and membership benefi ts available to high school journalism and yearbook teachers.

Missouri Interscholastic Visit the Missouri Press Association School of Journalism Questions? We’re Here to Help! The Missouri Interscholastic Press Association is a High school classes and groups interested in MIPA’s Board of Directors is ready state organization for journalism advisers working journalism are invited to schedule an individual- to help you take your journalism in association with the Missouri School of Journal- ized day at the Missouri School of Journalism. The programs to the next level, share ism, the Journalism Educators Association (JEA) interactive sessions will be tailored to your group. our decades of experience in the and the National Scholastic Press Association Topics could cover fundamentals such as writing, classroom, identify time-saving (NSPA). Membership in MIPA provides support ethics and the First Amendment; the latest trends resources and more. Feel free to via its website and listserv, full access to contests and practices; and current and emerging career op- reach out to any member of the with valuable feedback, content to help you in your portunities in this fi eld. Tours of the School’s news Board with questions or to learn more journalism classroom, and a network of journalism outlets and agencies where students gain hands-on about MIPA. Let’s grow scholastic teachers in Missouri to assist teachers and advisers professional experience are part of the sched- journalism together! [email protected] at any time, plus new programs to address timely ule, including KOMU-TV, mid-Missouri’s NBC Email: topics. Membership is by school, and the fee is affi liate, and the Missourian, Columbia’s morning based on the number of publications and programs. newspaper. Learn more: www.mipajournalism.com Submit a “Visit the School” form to schedule: President: Christina Geabhart journalism.missouri.edu/tour Oak Park High School Journalism Training Modules Vice President: Michelle Turner Continuing Education Washington High School Video tutorials, quizzes, lesson plans and other re- and Professional Development sources help teachers and students learn core jour- Secretary: Megan Palmer nalism concepts. Missouri School of Journalism Teachers and advisers interested in journalism-re- Park Hill South High School faculty and staff designed the 24 training modules lated topics have access to online and loca- for secondary schools. Although the modules can tion-based continuing education and professional Treasurer: Stephanie Green be completed in any sequence, you are encouraged development opportunities, many of which are of- Boonville, Mo. to begin with journalism fundamentals. The project fered at low or no cost. These include regional and [email protected] was developed in collaboration with the American annual meetings of the Missouri Press Association Society of News Editors with funding from the South of Hwy. 50 Representatives as well as webinars, workshops and conferences Jessica Cordonier Donald W. Reynolds Foundation. offered through the Missouri School of Journalism Lee’s Summit High School Learn more: https://bit.ly/2lJqKG9 and its Reynolds Journalism Institute. Recent topics include data-driven storytelling, mobile and drone Christina Manolis J-Day journalism basics, entrepreneurial projects among Washington High School journalism and other disciplines and augmented re- J-Day is the Missouri Inter- ality tools. In some school districts these opportuni- North of Hwy. 50 Representatives scholastic Press Association’s ties may apply as credits for teacher advancement. Karen Johnson Kearney High School annual journalism celebra- Learn more: Events and activities are added to the tion held at the University of “Adviser Resources” section at: Leigh Rogers Missouri in Columbia in late www.mipajournalism.com on an ongoing basis. Hermann High School March. It is a full day of speak- ers, workshops, awards and fun. J-Day is exclusive Online Graduate Degree St. Louis Representatives MIPA member-only opportunity. Students can and Non-Degree Programs Donald Johnson choose from dozens of journalism-related work- Webster Groves High School shops and learn from a variety of professionals and Online courses are available for educators who such topics as yearbook, newspaper, magazine, Jane Bannester want to earn a graduate degree or desire to take Rittenour High School broadcast, photography, current events and trending courses as a non-degree seeking student. There are topics. There are also adviser-only sessions. J-Day four emphasis areas to choose from: Interactive Kansas City Representatives also celebrates its award recipients from the year Media, Media Management, Strategic Commu- Paul Aubrey and annual contests. nication and Health Communication. Starting in North Kansas City High School Learn more: https://bit.ly/2KsNN6k spring 2019, a 15-credit graduate certifi cate will be Megan Carnes offered. Most students take classes on a part-time Park Hill High School Bring the Missouri School basis. of Journalism to Your Classroom Contact [email protected] to request a call. Missouri School of Journalism Would you like to have a Missouri Journalism Co-Executive Directors faculty member speak to your class? Maybe you’d SchoolJournalism.org Professor Suzette Heiman like a specialist in photography or in current media [email protected] law and ethics, or how to cover sensitive topics, etc. A wealth of lessons, articles and a focus on media In this program, Missouri Journalism faculty could literacy can be found in this teacher resource Associate Professor Ron Kelley be scheduled for face-to-face visits and via digital website. Explore the many, many lessons available Executive Director: Student learning platforms to contribute to your classroom Development, Diversity through the pages, and subscribe to the bi-monthly and Inclusion on a wide array of topics. newsletter for the freshest materials and links to [email protected] Submit a “Speaker Request Form” to schedule: valuable resources. journalism.missouri.edu/speaker Learn more: www.schooljournalism.org