What is JAOS?
JAOS exists to support the teachers and teaching of professional journalism standards and practices in the state's secondary schools; to promote First Amendment rights for student media and take action in the defense of its continued preservation; and to encourage journalism professionals and collegiate educators to value and promote secondary school media.

JAOS is a non-profit organization funded by members, friends and Kent State University School of Journalism and Communication. For more information, call JAOS at 330.672.2572 or e-mail the executive director at cbowen@kent.edu

When is this year’s conference?
JAOS will hold its annual conference in central Ohio in mid-December. Watch the Web site under WORKSHOPS for exact time and location.

When do the contests take place?
JAOS is the only state competition that allows you to enter second semester student work. Watch the Web site under NEWS AND AWARDS for categories and submission details. The deadline is JULY 1, 2005.