• National High School Journalism Convention

    Convention Website
    Past Conventions
    NSPA W-9 form

    JEA/NSPA Fall National High School Journalism Convention

    Nov. 11-14, 2021  •  Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

    The National High School Journalism Convention is a twice-yearly gathering of high school journalists and advisers sponsored by National Scholastic Press Association and its partner, Journalism Education Association.

    Upcoming JEA/NSPA conventions

    We’re planning in-person conventions for 2021-22.

    • Nov. 11-14, 2021, Marriott, Philadelphia
      JEA/NSPA member registration: $125 early bird & $145 regular
      Nonmember registration: $175 early bird & $195 regular
      Room rate: $219
    • April 7-9, 2022, Westin Bonaventure, Los Angeles (Room rate: $249)
    • Nov. 10-13, 2022, Grand Marriott, St. Louis (Room rate: $214)
    • April 20-22, 2023, Hilton Union Square, San Francisco (Room rate: $259 single/double, $279 triple/quad)
    • Nov. 2-5, 2023, Sheraton, Boston (Room rate: $249 single/double, $274 triple/quad)
    • April 4-6, 2024, Sheraton-Westin, Kansas City (Room rate: $236)
    • Nov. 14-17, 2024, Marriott Wardman Park, Washington, D.C. (Room rate: $219)
    • Spring 2025 TBD
    • Nov. 13-16, 2025, Gaylord Opryland, Nashville (Room rate: $239)
    • Spring 2026 TBD
    • Nov. 19-22, 2026, Marriott World Center, Orlando (Room rate: $167)
    • April 16-18, 2027, Westin Bonaventure, Los Angeles (Room rate: $249)
    • Nov. 19-22, 2027, Sheraton, Boston (Room rate: $259 single/double, $284 triple/quad)

  • Gloria Shields/NSPA Media Workshop

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    Gloria Shields NSPA Media Workshop

    presented virtually June 27-30, 2021

    Whether in person or virtual, the Gloria Shields NSPA Media Workshop brings together the nation’s top workshop faculty and scholastic-journalism experts to propel you and your staff into the year ahead.

    The 2021 workshop, presented virtually for the second summer, will offer both the training and the flexibility you need. Whether you’re part of a group or flying solo, you can pick the approach to match situation, your staff and your schedule.

    Instruction is returning to the time-tested format used during the in-person workshop. Students will enroll in one workshop class, based on experience level and offering a combination of instruction and hands-on work.

    Advisers
    Newspaper: Boot Camp, Editors
    Online Publications
    Photography: Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced
    Publication Design
    Writing: Feature Writing, Specialized Writing
    Yearbook: Beginning, Intermediate, Theme Development
    Video: Beginning, Advanced