Upcoming NSPA Events
JEA/NSPA Fall National High School Journalism Convention
Nov. 6–9
Marriott Wardman Park
Washington, D.C.
From communications and culture to politics and pride you’ll be surrounded with possibilities. In Washington, D.C., it’s hard to separate learning from fun. Whether you stroll the Mall, tour the White House, stop in to visit your senator or hit a different museum every day, history and heritage surround you. Convention details here.
New at NSPA
Statement of national journalism education organizations on proposed Neshaminy School District student media policy
As the national organizations of journalism educators committed to the training of future journalists and the preparation of citizens for life in our democracy, we write to express our vigorous opposition to the proposed policy changes under consideration by the Neshaminy … Continue reading →
Pacemaker Magazine, Online and Yearbook awards announced
April 12, 2014 SAN DIEGO — The National Scholastic Press Association presented Pacemaker awards today in three categories at the Spring 2014 National High School Journalism Convention. “Since 1927, the Pacemaker has stood for the highest ideals of scholastic journalism,” … Continue reading →
NSPA announces Best of Show awards
April 12, 2014 SAN DIEGO — The National Scholastic Press Association presented its Best of Show awards at the Spring 2014 National High School Journalism Convention. Congratulations to the following: Junior High Yearbook 1. Surfer Coronado Middle School, Coronado, Calif. … Continue reading →
NSPA announces 2014 Wikoff, Honor Roll scholarship recipients
Three scholastic newspaper journalists will receive scholarships from the National Scholastic Press Association for their accomplishments in academics and journalism. Laura Scieszinski of Johnston High School in Iowa has been selected as the winner of the $1,000 NSPA Wikoff Scholarship … Continue reading →
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