The nation’s largest gathering of scholastic journalists, advisers and journalism teachers comes to the heartland
Sponsored by Journalism Education Association and National Scholastic Press Association
HELPFUL INSTRUCTION
Hundreds of instructional sessions how to improve your publications and sites — and serve your readers and community.
Pre-convention workshops, Convention Boot Camp Workshops and Mini-workshops that take a deep dive into trends and technology.
Registration closes March 22.
HONORS & RECOGNITION
Presenting the top national awards in scholastic media —
NSPA Pacemakers, Individual Awards and Best of Show
JEA National Student Media Contests and Quiz Bowl
JEA recognition for students — Journalist of the Year and Aspiring Young Journalist
JEA & NSPA recognition of the nation’s top journalism advisers
NEWSMAKERS & EXPERTS
The convention’s additional featured speakers tap the expertise of regional and local journalists on the front lines of serving their communities.
CRITIQUES & NETWORKING
College fair and trade show that features collegiate journalism programs and companies with decades of experience helping advisers and students.
Join us as
a sponsor or exhibitor
Connect with the nation’s scholastic journalists and advisers as a convention sponsor.
Registration pricing
early bird rate / regular rate
$125 / $145
JEA or NSPA members
$175 / $195
Nonmembers
Registration opens
at noon CT Jan. 17.
Early bird rates end March 6.
Online registration closes March 22.
Hotel pricing
Sheraton and Westin Kansas City hotels at Crown Center
$236 room rate
$25.90 state tax
$17.70 city tax
$3.55 KC city development fee
$283.15 total per room
The hotel block opens Jan. 24 and closes at 5 p.m. CT March 12.
2024 National High School Journalism Conventions Sponsors
Why conventions matter
We asked advisers and administrators on how this convention helped their student journalists.
Insights from advisers
In these nine short videos, veteran JEA advisers describe how to make the most of our conventions.
Compiled by JEA’s educational initiatives director, Shari Adwers, MJE, Loudoun Valley High School Student Media, Purcellville, Virginia.
