Student journalists from 17 different Virginia publications staffs have been named Crown Award finalists by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) for work produced during the 2018-19 academic year. All 17 of the nominated publications will receive either a Silver or Gold Crown Award at a ceremony...

Congratulations to Nyah Phengsitthy, a senior at Harrisonburg High School, who was named the Virginia Student Journalist of the Year by the Virginia Association of Journalism Teachers and Advisers. In addition to recognition by VAJTA, Phengistthy has also been honored by the Virginia High School League,...

The Journalism Education Association has recognized Virginia yearbook adviser Mary Kay Downes with the Linda S. Puntney Teacher Inspiration Award. This award acknowledges the impact Downes has had inspiring others to pursue a career in teaching journalism and making a difference in the teaching community. Described...

Congratulations to Christine Zhao, a senior at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, who has been named the Virginia Student Journalist of the Year by the Virginia Association of Journalism Teachers and Advisers (VAJTA). Zhao is an editor-in-chief at tjTODAY, which is advised by Erinn...

At the beginning of high school, my journalism experience was limited to screenings of the movie Newsies and trips to the Newseum. Still, I was convinced that reporting was my life’s calling, so I joined the student newspaper and set myself several goals: first, become editor-in-chief of The Husky...