UGA to launch First Amendment Clinic
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The First Amendment Clinic at the University of Georgia School of Law focuses on direct client advocacy in Georgia on issues of free speech, press, assembly and petition.
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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!
Read MoreVirtual 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 MoreCelebrate Scholastic Journalism Week: Feb. 24-28
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Scholastic Journalism Week continues through this Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, to promote work of student journalism across the United States.
Read MoreStudent Advisory Board Spotlight: Covering school name or mascot debates
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Each month, GSPA will feature work from Student Advisory Board members working at high school newspapers, news websites, newsmagazines, literary magazines, broadcast channels and yearbooks. Check out this story from Charlotte Spears of Henry W. Grady High School.
Read MoreCNN's Kendall Trammell to give Spring Workshop keynote
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GSPA will welcome CNN digital programming producer Kendall Trammell to speak at the Spring Workshop and Awards on Monday, April 13, 2020 in Athens, Georgia.
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 MoreCelebrate #StudentPressFreedom on Jan. 29
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Mark your calendars to celebrate #StudentPressFreedom on Wednesday, Jan. 29! Student Press Freedom Day, a national day of action to highlight student journalism and its independence, commemorates the anniversary of the Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier decision allowing school censorship with educational justification and neutral viewpoints. Check out ways to participate on the Student Press Law Center website.
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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First Amendment Essay contest ends Jan. 31, 2020
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The 2020 First Amendment Essay competition deadline is Jan. 31, 2020. The contest is open to all GSPA members, and there is no entry fee.
Read MoreStudent Advisory Board Spotlight: Covering global climate strikes
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Each month, GSPA will feature work from Student Advisory Board members working at high school newspapers, news websites, newsmagazines, literary magazines, broadcast channels and yearbooks. Check out this story from Alexander Greene of Darlington School.
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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.
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