Watch the GSPA Virtual Awards!
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We are so excited to recognize the great work advisers and scholastic journalists have done in 2019-20. Congratulations to all!
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Virtual awards scheduled for April 30
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GSPA will celebrate the best in scholastic journalism across the state during a virtual awards ceremony on Thursday, April 30, at 4 p.m. The presentation will be in the form of a YouTube video and will be shared on social media and on GSPA’s website.
Read MoreCongratulations, 2020 GSPA First Amendment Essay Winners!
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Announcing the winners of the 2020 First Amendment Essay contest: Alexandra Audrain, Emma Crane and Sadie Rawlings! Congratulations to these winners in first, second and third place, respectively. Great work!
Read MoreGilbertson Hall named 2020 Georgia Journalist of the Year
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Elena Gilbertson Hall, editor-in-chief of ODYSSEY Media Group at Clarke Central High School in Athens, Georgia, has been named the 2020 Georgia Champion Journalist by the Georgia Scholastic Press Association and the Journalism Education Association. The award recognizes the top high school senior journalist in the state.
Read MoreScholastic journalism: How to keep continuity with COVID-19 precautions
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Find resources and tips to transition scholastic journalism from the classroom to the computer
Read MoreSummer 2020: Upcoming workshops from GSPA sponsors
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Thinking about getting some work done over the summer to better publications and hone skills? Check out these opportunities from GSPA sponsors in May, June and July.
Read MoreREMINDER: Spring Contest entries due March 6
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Don’t forget: the deadline for GSPA Spring Contests is Friday, March 6, 2020.
Read More2020 Spring Contests now open
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The 2019-20 Spring General Excellence Competition and Individual Awards contest are now open! Submit your best work from broadcasts, newsmagazines, newspapers and news websites.
Read MoreWinter student media conference to take place Feb. 22 at Augusta University
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GSPA is partnering with Augusta State University to offer hands-on workshops for high school students and advisers on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. Students and teachers involved in all scholastic media types, including yearbooks, are invited to attend. The registration fees are $20 per student and $25 for per adviser, and a T-shirt and lunch is included in the cost. To register, contact David Bulla at AU, dbulla@augusta.edu, by Jan. 31.
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Mark your calendars for upcoming contests
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Review important opening dates and deadlines for spring competitions recognizing achievements in newspapers, news websites, newsmagazines and broadcasts.
Read MoreWinners' Circle features General Excellence winners from 2018-19
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The top GSPA award winners from the 2018-19 school year are showcased in the latest edition of The Winners’ Circle. It is available for download here.
Read MoreOn-the-spot social media contest winners
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Check out the winners of the 2019 on-the-spot social media contest!
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Summer 2019 Yearbook and Literary Magazine winners announced
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There were 32 yearbooks and 10 literary magazines that submitted for General Excellence, in addition to more than 125 individual entries.
View the awards slide show here.
Photo Call: We want to see you at the Fall Conference!
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Send us your photos to be featured on the big screen at the Fall Conference
Read MoreStudents and advisers: Call for presenters at Fall Conference
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GSPA invites advisers and student staff members from all publication and production types who are interested in presenting at the 2019 Fall Conference Thursday, Sept. 19, in Athens to submit their ideas for consideration. Submissions must be received by Aug. 25.
Read MoreApply now to serve on 2019-20 GSPA Student Advisory Board
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Energetic and engaged juniors and seniors interested in expanding their leadership skills, bringing a new vision and shaping GSPA are invited to apply for the 2019-20 Student Advisory Board. Apply by 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 23.
Read MoreRegistration now open for 2019 Fall Conference
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Join us for the 2019 GSPA Fall Conference on Thursday, Sept. 19, at the The Classic Center in Athens, Georgia! The cost is $15 per student. (Membership dues cover adviser registration fees.) This year’s theme is Converge! Register by Sept. 16.
Read MoreJoin or renew GSPA membership at discounted rate
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Now is the best time to renew your membership for the 2019-20 academic year in order to take advantage of the discounted early bird rate of $40. The membership fee for a second adviser from the same school is only $10. The early bird rate expires Aug. 31, 2019.
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