See you in Orlando!

The Journalism Education Association and the National Scholastic Press Association are so excited to welcome you to Orlando Nov. 19–22.

Here’s what you need to know to prepare for the nation’s largest gathering of scholastic journalists, advisers and journalism teachers.

Convention program

The convention program has all the details you need to know about NHSJC, from daily schedules to spotlights on the convention keynote and featured speakers. Advisers will receive a printed program at registration.

See the program

Convention app

The official NHSJC convention app is your one-stop-shop to know what is happening when at the convention. You can peruse sessions, add them to your agenda and build your convention schedule. Start exploring today.

Download

Hotel information & rates

To take full advantage of the convention, delegates are encouraged to stay at the Orlando World Center Marriott, the sanctioned and officially designated JEA/NSPA convention hotel. The Orlando World Center Marriott is full. If you need a W9 for the hotel, please reach out to info@studentpress.org.

The official convention overflow hotel is the Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites – Waterpark. There is still availability in the overflow hotel as of Oct. 22.

Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites – Waterpark

18000 International Dr. S.
Orlando FL 32821

Room rates:
$159 + taxes and fees, Nov. 17–Nov. 19
$179 + taxes and fees, Nov. 20–Nov. 21.

Each room fits five to six people.

There is a free shuttle from the Holiday Inn Resort to the Orlando World Center Mariott for this event.

When you register for the convention, you will receive the hotel booking link.

There are no discounts to Disney parks, but the hotel does offer free transportation to Disney Springs.

HELPFUL INSTRUCTION

A prestigious keynote speaker, as well as hundreds of instructional breakout sessions, provide insight into improving your publications and sites — while serving your readers and community.

Preconvention workshops take a deep dive into journalism trends and technology.

HONORS & RECOGNITION

Presenting the top national awards in scholastic media —

NSPA Pacemakers, Individual Awards and Best of Show

JEA National Student Media Contests and National Journalism Quiz Bowl

JEA & NSPA recognition of the nation’s top journalism advisers

NEWSMAKERS & EXPERTS

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

Break with a Pro career exploration event offers students a tailored, small-group discussion session with a journalism professional in a traditional or specialized area.