The nation’s largest gathering of scholastic journalists, advisers and journalism teachers comes to the heartland

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
Jim Richardson, Kansas-based photojournalist who traveled the world for National Geographic, will join us as the Kansas City keynote speaker. 

> Learn more about Jim and his dynamic photojournalism

The convention’s additional featured speakers tap the expertise of regional and local journalists on the front lines of serving their communities.

CRITIQUES & NETWORKING
On-site critiques with common-sense feedback from experienced advisers. Get praise for what’s working — and advice on how to improve.

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. 

> Sponsors & exhibitors

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.

We are cross checking reservations current at this time. Submissions after 2/7/24 4pm CST will need 7 working days to receive a response from the hotel. Your submission was received and we will reach out to you after the cross check.

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.