For High School Teachers

National High School Journalism Teacher of the Year

Since 1960, the Dow Jones News Fund has selected one outstanding high school media teacher or adviser each year as Teacher of the Year. The award recognizes a high school educator who teaches innovative media techniques, mentors students to produce award-winning publications and encourages young journalists to consider media careers. Click here for a list of previous winners.

Today, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association is the primary sponsor of the award and DNJF is a co-sponsor along with The Poynter Institute for Media Studies and The Wall Street Journal. Visit the CSPA website to learn more.

CSPA is not taking Teacher of the Year Applications at this time