Become a Journalism Adviser

Stay connected with MIPA as a college student and during your internship to learn about teaching openings, training for journalism educators, opportunities to work at MIPA programs and other issues affecting journalism education in Michigan.

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A committee of MIPA advisers has aligned radio, TV, photography, newspaper and yearbook courses to the state’s Visual Performing and Applied Arts standards. Beginning with the class of 2010, every student must have one credit in the VPAA category to graduate.

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A growing body of research clearly shows the benefits of journalism in middle and high schools. Why Journalism Matters: Study by Jack Dvorak/NAA Principal’s Guide to Scholastic Journalism, Quill and […]

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A Cut Above Explore first-place winners in the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association’s Individual Category Contest. Go to the A Cut Above website

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Advising can be a lonely job, but MIPA is here to help. In 2004, the MIPA board began a mentorship program for new advisers or those with only a few years of advising experience. Since then more than 60 beginning journalism advisers have been paired with experienced advisers from around the state.

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You love working with your journalism students, but are doing it quite right? Join us this summer at the MIPA Adviser Institute! This workshop is designed to empower and equip […]

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MIPA can help you enroll in courses at the Michigan State University School of Journalism to add journalism to your teacher certification.

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