California Scholastic Press Association (CSPA)

07/30/2025

We are beyond honored to present the CSPA Class of 2025! These 27 students truly raised the bar for excellence. Despite some never having written an article before, the work they produced over these 13 days was nothing short of impressive. Each student came to class with an eagerness to learn and an unwavering ambition that was palpable to every instructor that entered the room. The students explored numerous methods of storytelling including on-the-spot reporting, photojournalism and ——. They approached each with determination and grit, no matter how early or late it was. This was an outspoken group—advocating for their (sometimes frivolous) needs and asking the tough questions. We are incredibly proud of the hard work they put in during this year’s workshop in SLO, and we have no doubt that their futures are bright.

07/21/2025

CSPA 2025 Week One Recap☀️😎

03/14/2025

Today is the day! Apply now for the 2025 CSPA summer journalism workshop: https://forms.gle/QNx2wdt4qGvZTg6c9

The priority application deadline is tonight, Friday, March 14, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PT

74TH ANNUAL CALIFORNIA SCHOLASTIC PRESS ASSOCIATION HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISM WORKSHOP CAL POLY SAN LUIS OBISPO JULY 13-25, 2025 What you need to do: • Complete the application below. • Share three writing samples (shared as links - no uploads, please) directly into the application in the second se...

03/07/2025

What are you waiting for? Apply now for the 2025 CSPA summer journalism workshop: https://forms.gle/QNx2wdt4qGvZTg6c9

The priority application deadline is NEXT Friday, March 14, 2025!

01/21/2025

Our 74th annual workshop will be held July 13-25, 2025 on the campus of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

Please share with any teenagers with a passion for journalism or writing.

And learn more about the CSPA workshop here:

Scholastic journalism camp at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

01/08/2025

APPLY NOW: The 2025 CSPA summer journalism workshop application is live!

74TH ANNUAL CALIFORNIA SCHOLASTIC PRESS ASSOCIATION HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISM WORKSHOP CAL POLY SAN LUIS OBISPO JULY 13-25, 2024 What you need to do: • Complete the application below. • Share three writing samples (shared as links - no uploads, please) directly into the application in the second se...

01/06/2025

What are you waiting for? Apply now for the 2025 CSPA summer journalism workshop: https://forms.gle/QNx2wdt4qGvZTg6c9

Our 74th annual workshop will be held July 13-25, 2025 on the campus of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

Please spread the word to any teenagers you know who have a passion for journalism or writing.

74TH ANNUAL CALIFORNIA SCHOLASTIC PRESS ASSOCIATION HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISM WORKSHOP CAL POLY SAN LUIS OBISPO JULY 13-25, 2024 What you need to do: • Complete the application below. • Share three writing samples (shared as links - no uploads, please) directly into the application in the second se...

12/22/2024

APPLY NOW: The 2025 CSPA summer journalism workshop application is live! https://forms.gle/QNx2wdt4qGvZTg6c9

Our 73rd annual workshop will be held July 13 to 25, 2025 on the campus of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

Please spread the word to any teenagers you know who have a passion for journalism or writing.

74TH ANNUAL CALIFORNIA SCHOLASTIC PRESS ASSOCIATION HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISM WORKSHOP CAL POLY SAN LUIS OBISPO JULY 13-25, 2024 What you need to do: • Complete the application below. • Share three writing samples (shared as links - no uploads, please) directly into the application in the second se...

12/03/2024

For more than 70 years, the CSPA workshop has taught high school students the building blocks of journalism.

With your Giving Tuesday donation, we can keep our mission alive and provide scholarships to students.

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12/03/2024

The California Scholastic Press Association workshop is still running after more than 70 years thanks to generous donations that support our volunteer staff and keep tuition low for students.

Please consider a donation this : cspaworkshop.org/donate

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12/02/2024

👋 CSPA is gearing up for our biggest fundraiser of the year.

Our mission is to support young journalists and your donation could help.

For more than seven decades, the California Scholastic Press Association has helped shape young journalists. The lessons we teach at the workshop, including clear writing and critical thinking, hav…

08/06/2024

Congratulations to the CSPA Class of 2024! These 21 students were a diverse batch: editors in chief, an All-American athlete and a SAG-AFTRA card-carrying actor, among others. All were united by a love for journalism.

Their enthusiasm was apparent from the moment they arrived on campus. They were met with an intensive, challenging experience — one that certainly tested their perseverance, but nonetheless propelled learning and growth.

Courtrooms, wildfires and floods came to life; students were tasked with reporting real-world news events. They also tried their hands at everything from sports coverage to column writing to broadcast journalism. There were opportunities to explore creative pursuits, as well. The capstone digital projects class sent them all in unique directions, as they raced to interpret their stories in a new light. One student digitally painted original illustrations. A handful created infographics. Others filmed videos featuring their peers as actors. All produced impressive digital media that effectively enhanced their stories.

It wasn’t always easy, but they came out on top — in the classroom and out on the volleyball courts.

We’re delighted to welcome this splendiferous class into the CSPA family. May they never forget that news never sleeps.