Welcome to the Land of 10,000 Lakes!
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
Find your North Star
Questions about registration? Email NSPA at register@studentpress.org.
SEE YOU AT REGISTRATION!
Convention registration opens at 1 p.m. Thursday at the back of the trade show in Exhibit Hall B. Advisers can come check in their entire group at that time. The registration desk is open until 7 p.m. Thursday.
NHSJC onsite resources
CHECK OUT THE PROGRAM
The convention program book includes daily schedules, maps, programming details, sponsor and trade show info, and other exclusive content. Check out the featured speakers and special session tracks!
Please note the program book PDF on the website will not be updated with any schedule or room changes. The mobile app will always contain the most up-to-date information.
DOWNLOAD THE APP
The convention app is the only place to find up-to-date information about the Spring JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention sessions and special events.
You can download the Dryfta convention app for Apple devices or for Android devices.
Search springNHSJC in the app to find the spring event. Speakers and Nashville atte
If you are a current speaker or you created a Dryfta account for the Nashville convention, you can use those same credentials again
SIGN UP FOR PRECONVENTION WORKSHOPS
It’s your lucky day! There are still seats available in many preconvention workshops. (Statehouse Reporting is full.)
If you or your students are interested in joining a preconvention workshop on Thursday, plan to arrive at the workshop room at least 20 minutes before the start time and find a convention staff member to get registered onsite.
Full-day workshops are $70, half-days are $50. Some workshops have recommended and required materials — please reference the webpage to see what’s required for your intended workshop.
Special NHSJC opportunities
OPENING CEREMONY & KEYNOTE
Kick off your convention experience with the NHSJC keynote speakers Jon Bream of the Minnesota Star Tribune! He is the longest tenured music critic at a U.S. daily newspaper. Bream will share tips he’s learned while attending 10,000 concerts, writing reviews on deadline and conducting interviews with legends like Taylor Swift, Bob Dylan and Prince.
DEI CERTIFICATE TRACK
If diversity, equity and inclusion are a priority for you and your publications staff, this is for you! Convention attendees can earn JEA’s DEI Certificate by attending four of the 11 designated DEI strand sessions.
SPECIAL STRAND: CIVIL UNREST, SOCIAL CHANGE IN MINNESOTA
The Minneapolis local convention committee is partnering with the University of Minnesota Hubbard School of Journalism to present a special strand of sessions designed to provide professional insight into navigating sensitive, high-stakes breaking news, with a focus on student-led reporting.
ADVISER-ONLY EVENTS
From an adviser-only preconvention workshop to Thursday’s welcome reception to the adviser lounge, NHSJC is full of special opportunities for advisers. We hope to see you there!
What to expect at NHSJC
HELPFUL INSTRUCTION
Hundreds of instructional sessions provide insight into how to improve your publications and media — and serve your readers and community.
Preconvention workshops led by experienced instructors take a deep dive into essential topics.
HONORS & RECOGNITION
Presenting the nation’s top awards and contests in scholastic media —
JEA National Student Media Contests and National Journalism Quiz Bowl
NSPA Pacemakers and Best of Show
JEA & NSPA recognition of the nation’s top journalism advisers and students
NEWSMAKERS & EXPERTS
The convention featured speakers tap the expertise of regional and local journalists on the front lines of serving their communities.
More media professionals share insight into their work and backgrounds during Break with a Pro, a career exploration event for student attendeees.
CRITIQUES & NETWORKING
On-site media critiques provide common-sense feedback from experienced advisers. Get praise for what’s working — and advice on how to improve.
The trade show and college fair features collegiate journalism programs and companies with decades of experience helping advisers and students.
Convention details
Registration pricing per person
early bird rate / regular rate
$75
One-day rate
$135 / $155
JEA or NSPA members
$185 / $205
Nonmembers
Registration is now open. Early bird deadline is has been extended 5 p.m. CT March 16.
Hotel information
All convention events will take place at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Below are the officially designated hotel options.
All hotel room blocks will open to registered attendees noon CST Feb. 3. If you register before that date, you will receive an email with the booking links at that time. If you register after, the booking links will be automatically sent once your registration is complete. Please register and book early, as rooms often sell out quickly. The convention team will arrange overflow options as needed.
Please note that all but the Hilton Garden Inn are connected to the convention center through the Minneapolis Skyway. The Hilton Garden Inn is a 5-minute, street-level walk to the convention center. Prices below include all fees and taxes.
Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Downtown
$232.88 per night, single/double/triple/quad occupancy
Hilton Minneapolis
$280.12 per night, single/double/triple/quad occupancy
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
$258.58 per night, single/double occupancy
$282 per night, triple/quad occupancy
Sheraton Minneapolis Downtown Convention Center
$297.24 per night, single/double occupancy
$320.65 per night, triple occupancy
$344.05 per night, quad occupancy
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