Join us in Los Angeles in spring 2027!
The JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention is excited to have you.
The nation’s largest gathering of scholastic journalists, advisers and journalism teachers
Sponsored by Journalism Education Association and National Scholastic Press Association
The truth lives here
Questions about registration? Email NSPA at [email protected].
What to expect at NHSJC
HELPFUL INSTRUCTION
During the convention, you and your staff can pick from hundreds of sessions covering the most important topics in student journalism today. Sessions are taught by journalism advisers, scholastic journalists and profesional journalists.
The convention kicks off with a preconvention workshops — half- or full-day hands-on workshop led by an expert teacher. These sessions offer a deep dive into the topics most relevant to student publications
HONORS & AWARDS
the nation’s top awards and contests in scholastic media.
JEA announces the winners in the JEA National Student Media Contests and National Journalism Quiz Bowl, both of which take place at the convention. The national Journalist of the Year is also honored.
NSPA announces the winners of the Innovation, Literary Arts Magazine, Online and Yearbook Pacemaker competitions and the results of the Best of Show contest.
NEWSMAKERS & EXPERTS
The convention featured speakers tap into the expertise of regional and local journalists on the front lines of serving their communities. Sessions run by the featured speakers are highlighted online and in the convention program.
Students can also connect with media professionals through the popular Break with a Pro program, a career exploration event for student attendeees. Pros meet with small groups of students to share their expertise and answer questions.
CRITIQUES & CONNECTIONS
For publications looking to receive one-on-one feedback, on-site media critiques provide face time with experienced advisers and experts. Get praise for what’s working — and advice on how to improve.
The convention wouldn’t be complete without the trade show and college fair that features top college journalism programs and the companies you need to know in scholastic journalism. Students can network with profesionals and college representatives.
Convention details
Registration pricing per person
early bird rate / regular rate
$145
JEA or NSPA member early bird rate (before 5 p.m. Feb. 26)
$165
JEA or NSPA member standard rate (after 5 p.m. Feb. 26)
$195
Nonmember early bird rate (before 5 p.m. Feb. 26)
$215
Nonmember standard rate (after 5 p.m. Feb. 26)
Registration will open in January. The early bird deadline is Feb. 26.
Hotel information & rates
To take full advantage of the convention, delegates are encouraged to stay at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, the sanctioned and officially designated JEA/NSPA convention hotel. Hotel reservations within the event room block are first come, first available. Neither the hotel nor convention officials can guarantee availability.
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites
404 S Figueroa St
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Check-in time: 3:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 12:00 p.m.
$289.57 per room, per night, single/double/triple/quad occupancy + applicable taxes and fees
When you register for the convention, you’ll receive an email link for hotel registration once the hotel block is open on Feb. 11.
