National Conventions

Gain valuable yearbook experience by attending a national scholastic journalism convention.

National Conventions

Walsworth Yearbooks exhibits each year at these national conventions, which provide amazing educational opportunities for your yearbook staff.

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JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention

Held twice each year – a Fall edition in November and a Spring edition in April – this convention hosted by the Journalism Education Association (JEA) and National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) attracts thousands of yearbook staffs from all over the country.

  • Sessions on staff management, theme, writing, design, photography and more
  • Keynotes from top newsmakers and journalists
  • Two-day exhibit hall featuring fun, innovative booths
  • On-site critiques from industry experts
  • NSPA Best of Show contest and JEA Write-off competitions

For more details and to find out dates and locations of the next convention, visit the NSPA and JEA websites.

CSPA Spring Scholastic Convention

This national convention from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) is held each March at Columbia University in New York City.

  • Sessions on staff management, theme, writing, design, photography and more
  • Two-day exhibit hall featuring fun, innovative booths
  • On-site critiques from industry experts
  • Special sessions just for new advisers

To learn more, visit the CSPA website.