[3] JEA's mission statement is to support "free and responsible scholastic journalism by providing resources and educational opportunities, by promoting professionalism, by encouraging and rewarding student excellence and teacher achievement, and by fostering an atmosphere which encompasses diversity yet builds unity.

"[4] It outlines its "core values" as JEA publishes the quarterly magazine, Communication: Journalism Education Today (C:JET), which is available to members of the association.

C:JET focuses on subjects pertinent to journalism in schools, and provides a variety of resources to teachers and advisers.

[6] This website is a source of information, tips and teaching insights for online, multimedia and broadcast journalism.

[7] The Journalism Education Association released an official statement regarding the practice of prior review of a school publication on April 16, 2009.