The 2024 NSPA Fall Convention was an inspiring event that brought together top student journalists from across the nation. Kansas schools shone brightly, showcasing their exceptional talent and dedication to the craft of scholastic journalism. From award-winning newspapers to captivating photography and impactful stories, these students exemplified the power of…...
2024 Middle School Critiques
Results of Middle School Critiques – Fall 2024 Awarded to Superior and Excellent Critiques with at Least One Mark of Distinction These critiques celebrate the outstanding efforts of young students, showcasing their ability to engage critically with a range of subjects. This year, awards for Superior and Excellent Critiques were…...
Thomas announces end-of-year resignation as executive director
FROM ERIC THOMAS, KSPA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Dear KSPA members, On Feb. 3, I provided the KSPA board with a letter of resignation, ending my work as the executive director of the Kansas Scholastic Press Association effective June 7, 2024. During the remainder of the spring 2024 semester, I will remain…...
Check out the Kansans leading sessions at the Fall National High School Journalism Convention
Thursday ———- WORKSHOP Writers’ workshop If you’re looking for ways to sharpen and brighten your writing so others will clamor to read it, this interactive workshop is for you. This seminar will entertain and inspire as we analyze excellent writing and apply the pros’ techniques to your work. Whether you…...
Statement on raid of Marion County Record
The Kansas Scholastic Press Association (KSPA) stands in solidarity with the Marion County Record while the newspaper’s staff and owners stand up to the recent brash overreaches by a local judge and law enforcement. Journalists should be free to report the news. Seizing the technology used to publish a newspaper…...
Mill Valley High School Principal, Dr. Gail Holder Named 2023 Administrator of the Year
Dr. Gail Holder, Mill Valley High School principal, has been named KSPA’s 2023 Administrator of the Year, an award which recognizes secondary school administrators who have stood up for the First Amendment and advocated for journalism students. KSPA congratulates Dr. Holder on this award and thanks her for her continued efforts…...
KSPA congratulates Kim Isbell on 2023 KSPA Hall of Fame Award
In recognition of her 21 years of journalism education and service to KSPA, Kim Isbell was announced as an inductee into the KSPA Hall of Fame during a surprise presentation at Humboldt High School on April 12, 2023. Isbell was the long-time adviser at Humboldt High School where her publications…...
Spencer O’Daniel, adviser at Maize Career Academy, named 2023 Engel Award Winner
From a press release provided by Kansas Collegiate Media: Kansas Collegiate Media is honored to announce Spencer O’Daniel, teacher and publications adviser at Maize Career Academy, as the 2023 Jackie Engel Award winner for excellence in scholastic publications advising. “Mr. O’Daniel is the among the best in Kansas, in fact,…...