Pennsylvania School Press Association

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  • Home
  • News
  • Membership
    • Newsroom Network
  • Awards
    • Pennsylvania Student Journalist of the Year
    • Journalism Teacher of the Year
    • Clyde F. Lytle All-State Award
    • Administrator of the Year
    • PSPA Friend of Student Journalism
    • The Keystone Award
  • Compete
  • Critiques
  • Contact Us
  • MERCH

PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL
​PRESS ASSOCIATION

​The mission of the Pennsylvania School Press Association is to promote excellence and responsibility in scholastic journalism through developing students who possess sound journalism skills, demonstrate ethical decision making and recognize, uphold, and advocate First Amendment rights through responsible citizenship and informed media consumption.

Join Us

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​The Pennsylvania School Press Association originated in 1924 and stands among the oldest scholastic journalistic organizations in the country. Headquartered in Manchester, Pennsylvania, PSPA welcomes all journalism advisers and teachers to apply for membership.


We recognize and support student journalism programs in Pennsylvania through regional and statewide competitions, summer critiques, awards and recognition, mentorship for advisers, and other resources. Only members are eligible to participate, but membership is free. All you have to do is register your school and programs. You can become a member at this link.

Look for our most recent updates on our news page.
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Membership

Membership provides access to a network of teachers and students, all who work or have worked to create high quality student publications.
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Competitions

Regional and state PSPA competitions include writing, design, broadcast, and artistic opportunities for every student journalist in Pennsylvania. 
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Critiques

Critiques are completed by experts from across the country. Your publication also becomes part of a statewide contest.
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OUR MISSION
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The mission of the Pennsylvania School Press Association is to promote excellence and responsibility in scholastic journalism through developing students who possess sound journalism skills, demonstrate ethical decision making and recognize, uphold, and advocate First Amendment rights through responsible citizenship and informed media consumption.
CONTACT US
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Aaron Fitzpatrick - PSPA President

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Cyndi Crothers-Hyatt - PSPA Vice President

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Jonathan Bickel - PSPA Secretary

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Beth Ann Brown - PSPA Treasurer

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PSPA Mailing Address
P.O. Box 385
​Manchester, PA 17345
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