Columbia Scholastic Press Association
Student journalist at CSPA 2023 Spring Convention (Photo: Sirin Samman)
Photo: CSPA
CSPA Events and Programs
https://precollege.sps.columbia.edu/columbia-scholastic-press-association/cspa-spring-convention
(Photo: Sirin Samman)
CSPA Events and Programs
https://precollege.sps.columbia.edu/columbia-scholastic-press-association/cspa-summer-journalism-workshop
(Photo: Chris Taggart)
Students at the 2023 Fall Conference. Photo: Sirin Samman
How CSPA Supports Students
https://precollege.sps.columbia.edu/columbia-scholastic-press-association/cspa-student-experience
CSPA Awards Programs
Find Crown Finalist Announcements Here
On December 11, 12, and 13 at 2 p.m. EST, CSPA will announce Crown Award finalists on Instagram and Facebook, beginning with the Magazine category. News finalists will be announced on December 12, and Yearbook finalists will be announced on December 13. Click here to see daily updates.
Events and Programs
Student Essay Contest
As part of its Centennial celebration, CSPA invites high school seniors to participate in an essay competition for three scholarship awards.
Events and Programs
CSPA Centennial Awards
To mark its centennial year in 2025, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association will honor individuals who have profoundly contributed to and have had a sustained impact on scholastic journalism education.
CSPA Awards Programs
2025 Teacher of the Year: Apply Now
CSPA invites student media advisers to apply for the 2025 National High School Journalism Teacher of the Year. Learn more about the program and preview application questions here.
CSPA Events and Programs
CSPA Annual Spring Convention and Centennial
CSPA will celebrate its centennial at the 101st Annual Spring Convention. Join us for more than 220 sessions, along with special keynote panels and events.
CSPA Events and Programs
CSPA Summer Journalism Workshop
Attention, journalism students and advisers! Join us this summer in person or online to polish your skills and connect with like-minded peers. Registration opens in December.
Membership
Announcing CSPA Quick Courses
New this year and as a part of the basic membership fee of $50, CSPA will present six webinars called CSPA Quick Courses, designed for advisers. Additional content to be announced.
How CSPA Supports Students
The Student Experience
Students from the CSPA Summer Journalism Workshop discuss the impact of the program and the importance of journalism in their schools and communities.
The CSPA Fall Conference is a one-day event that offers 60 sessions to approximately 1,200 attendees. Here, 2023 conference goers discuss the experience.
In this video, Summer Journalism Workshop students discuss the importance of journalism and storytelling, and how CSPA helped them hone their craft.
