Administrator of the Year nominations now accepted

February 21, 2010  
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Kansas student journalists have legal protection against administrative censorship and interference, but at some schools these laws are almost unnecessary because the administrators go above and beyond to encourage student journalism. The Administrator of the Year Award is an opportunity for high schools... Read more »

KSPA Hall of Fame deadline approaching

February 12, 2010  
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The KSPA Hall of Fame deadline is quickly approaching and is a great way to honor journalism teacher and advisers in the state. The nominee must meet criteria in multiple areas, which include having significant contributions to KSPA, achievement in personal success with student journalism and contributions... Read more »

Designers needed for T-shirt design contest

February 12, 2010  
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Student designers have the opportunity to receive $50 by submitting designs for T-shirts that will be sold at the 2010 State Journalism Contest on May 1 in Lawrence. Submission must include a CD with the design as a digital file (.jpg or .tif) and an explanation of what type of T-shirt fabric, color... Read more »

Adviser of the Year deadline approaching

January 29, 2010  
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Journalism teachers and students across the state have an opportunity to honor inspiring and dedicated advisers for high school journalism with the Jackie Engel Award. The nominees must be a teacher in Kansas, and teachers may nominate themselves or be nominated by a student, colleague, administrator... Read more »

KPC and KSPA announce 2010 All-Kansas Write-Off

January 20, 2010  
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The Kansas Professional Communicators and KSPA are happy to work together again this year to sponsor the 2010 All-Kansas Write-Off competition. The All-Kansas Write-Off allows student journalists to compete in 24 categories. Categories eligible for national competition are editorial, opinion, news story,... Read more »

HS Journalist of the Year competition deadline approaching

January 20, 2010 • By Claire McInerny, KSPA Staff  
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Kansas high school journalists have an opportunity to showcase their talents through the High School Journalist of the Year competition. Students who wish to enter the contest must submit an application form as well as a portfolio that will explain to the judges who he or she is as a student journalist. The... Read more »

F.L. Schlagle rebuilds journalism program

October 20, 2009 • Claire McInerny/KSPA Staff  
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All-Kansas Yearbook services now available

September 1, 2009 • Grant Miller, KSPA Staff  
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Now is the time to enter your school’s 2009 yearbook in the All-Kansas Critique and Ratings service. The critique service — provided by award-winning yearbook advisers from around the United States — allows your staff to see what made the 2009 book so successful and how this year’s staff... Read more »

Become a KSPA member and thrive

August 14, 2009  
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Join the Kansas Scholastic Press Association, one of the country’s oldest and most active scholastic journalism associations, and participate in its myriad educational offerings for you and your students. Joining the KSPA is easy!  Just fill out a membership form and send it to us with your payment. Housed... Read more »