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…
Posts published in “Up-to-Speed”
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…
*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…
As the daughter of a court reporter, Samantha Veare of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, knew that her mother worked in the courts — but not much…
Congratulations — you’ve signed up for the NCRA Conference & Expo!🎉Now it’s time to get excited, because this isn’t just another event on your calendar.…
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 Diana Costa If you’re working hard toward your next skills certification — whether it’s nailing your RSR or pushing through your RPR legs —…
Most of the students we profile in our Student Spotlight are career changers. But Lila Shepard, from Southeast Iowa, is one of the exceptions. She…
By Liane Hatch In the interest of transparency, allow me to share right from the start that court reporting school took me an exceptionally average…
By Dr. Geanell Adams Let’s start with the truth For years, court reporting students have had to get creative when it comes to paying for…
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…
Ready to bridge the gap between graduation and your first deposition? The National Court Reporters Foundation (NCRF) is offering the quarterly Career Launcher Student Scholarship to help…
In this month’s issue, our student in the spotlight tells her own story. Michelle Dominique, a former journalist from the Virgin Islands now studying court…