Journalism teachers who are already overwhelmed with regular responsibilities (I think that would be everyone.) may be glad to hear that IHSPA officers Sarah Verpooten and Carrie Wadycki have coordinated an effort to provide advisers with reviews of several journalism textbooks to help teachers select books for adoption. Six reviews are available now; and others (including one by Jim Streisel, Carmel High School newspaper adviser) will be added as soon as we receive them.
In addition to the reviews, we have also provided a blank review sheet to copy for your own reviews. Anyone who has additional textbook suggestions or reviews is welcome to send them to me (dhadley@franklincollege.edu), Sarah Verpooten (sarahverpooten@hotmail.com) and/or Carrie Wadycki (no_1_teacher@hotmail.com).
Mass Media Standards
IHSPA representatives met with representatives from the Department of Education, Ball State University, Indiana University, J-Ideas, Franklin College, and the Indiana Association of High School Broadcasters, Thursday, January 24, to work on state mass media standards. We will share information about those standards and Journalism Core 40 as soon as info is available.
Important Dates
Remember that First Amendment essays and Student Journalist of the Year portfolios should both be sent to me at IHSPA, 101 Branigin Blvd, Franklin, IN 46131) by Feb. 15, 2008. The “Student Journalist of the Year” winner for Indiana will be forwarded to JEA.
First Amendment Symposium, March 4
The second symposium for the First Amendment will be March 4 from 4-7 p.m. at the Indiana Statehouse. Some schools are expanding to bring government or civics students. There is no fee or registration required, but letting me know you’re coming helps us plan.
Friday, January 25, 2008
Friday, January 11, 2008
New Year, New Deadlines
First, let me welcome you to my new blog. I hope the format will make communicating with members easier and perhaps stimulate ideas and comments about the IHSPA or about what is said here. The blog makes it easy to do so. You will see a link to my new blog on the IHSPA website.
It’s exciting to see the final details for the second IHSPA First Amendment Symposium coming together. A mailing that includes additional information about the program’s essay contest should arrive in schools next week. In the meantime, we hope you have marked March 4 from 4-7 p.m. as a special event to attend. There is no formal registration or fee, but if you let us know you’re coming it helps us calculate chairs and refreshments.
Also remember that the David Adams First Amendment Award and Hoosier Star newspaper critique deadlines are both due Jan. 25.
Student Journalist of the Year applications and First Amendment essays are both due Feb. 15.
Additional information and forms or brochures for all of these opportunities are posted on the Web site, but feel welcome to call or e-mail if you have additional questions.
It’s exciting to see the final details for the second IHSPA First Amendment Symposium coming together. A mailing that includes additional information about the program’s essay contest should arrive in schools next week. In the meantime, we hope you have marked March 4 from 4-7 p.m. as a special event to attend. There is no formal registration or fee, but if you let us know you’re coming it helps us calculate chairs and refreshments.
Also remember that the David Adams First Amendment Award and Hoosier Star newspaper critique deadlines are both due Jan. 25.
Student Journalist of the Year applications and First Amendment essays are both due Feb. 15.
Additional information and forms or brochures for all of these opportunities are posted on the Web site, but feel welcome to call or e-mail if you have additional questions.
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