The best tips come from experience. NCRA President Cathy Penniston, M.A., RPR, CRI, has collected more than 150 steno writing tips to share with student…
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Pursuing a successful career in court reporting and captioning takes dedicated effort, and the National Court Reporters Foundation (NCRF) is here to help fund that…
Court reporting goes far beyond building speed. Gain the knowledge, skills, and real-world insights you need to launch your court reporting career with confidence by…
By Cynthia Ducar Court reporting students kicked off the school year with motivation, practical advice, and wellness strategies during “Students Starting Strong: A Conversation with…
She’s a percussionist, a substitute teacher, a new mother, and now a future court reporter. Cara Pedone, a student at Macomb Community College in Clinton…
By Deborah L. DuBuc I have been reflecting a lot recently as I approach a new chapter in my life’s journey. I will leave Iowa…
Jamie Winters, a legal secretary and reluctant sleuth, is at it again in Haunted Homicide, the most recent in a series of mystery novels authored by…
By Cindy Vega The Deposition Reporters Association of California (CalDRA) held its annual Student Picnic on Oct. 10 at Don Knabe Community Regional Park in…
The National Court Reporters Foundation (NCRF), in partnership with the NCRA Government Relations Department, invites eligible students to apply for the Linda Breech Memorial Advocacy…
We all have people in our lives who have been instrumental in our success. The JCR recently asked members on social media: Who is someone…
Judith A. Derenberger, a former agency owner and founding member of the Greater Washington, D.C., Court Reporters Association, passed away earlier this month in Ogdensburg,…
Former NCRA member Donna Kay Frazier, founder of the Clark State court reporting program, passed away in her home in Springfield, Ohio, on Oct. 3.…
Former NCRA member Jonathan Young, a court reporter and CART provider, passed away Sept. 26 in Cambridge, Mass., at the age of 79. Read more.
A reminder that registration is still open for our next NCRF Ask Me Anything ZoomUp: Graduation 101: What You Need to Cross the Finish Line.…
Just a quick reminder that the clock is ticking! If you are a court reporting or captioning student testing at 60 wpm and above, you…
*Health *Hands *Homework *Help By Margary Rogers Happy 2026-2027 school year, Students! As you head back to school, I want you to know this…
NCRA is excited to present the Student Fast Lane program, celebrating students’ speed milestones and recent graduates. We collaborate with court reporting programs nationwide to…
NCRA is excited to present the Student Fast Lane program, celebrating students’ speed milestones. We collaborate with court reporting programs nationwide to highlight student achievements…
By Vanessa Johns You’re probably familiar with some of what your NCRA Student Membership can do for you: NCRF Career Launcher discounts and scholarship opportunities,…
We’ve profiled many students recently who came to the career of stenography through a family member. But we’ve also profiled students who learned about the…