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About NSPRA
Are you studying public relations, strategic communication, journalism, marketing or a related field? The NSPRA 2026 National Seminar offers students a chance to experience a national professional conference and explore a meaningful, real-world communications career path you may not have encountered in the classroom.
Full-time students can attend at a special rate more than 70% off the cost of full professional registration, making attendance more accessible than ever!*
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*Students who are currently enrolled full time in a secondary school or higher education institution and do not have professional responsibilities in educational public relations are eligible for NSPRA 2026 student registration rate.
The National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) is the professional association for communication leaders working in public school districts and education organizations across the United States and Canada.
Our members work as:
School communication professionals are responsible for helping school systems communicate clearly, build trust and engage their communities.
Students who register for the conference will receive a complimentary year-long student membership to NSPRA!
School communication is a specialized area of public-sector communication focused on how schools and districts connect with families, staff, students and the broader community.
Professionals in this field apply core PR and communication skills in high-impact, real-world settings, including:
By attending NSPRA 2026, students can:
Bonus: Students who register for the conference will receive a complimentary year-long student membership to NSPRA.
What Students Will Experience at NSPRA 2026
NSPRA 2026 is a full national conference experience, including:
Keynote speakers and nationally recognized voices in public-sector and education communication
150+ sessions focused on real-world communication challenges and strategies
A large exhibit hall featuring communication and education technology partners
Opportunities to connect with communication professionals from school systems nationwide
Browse sessions, topics and formats across the full conference experience.
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NSPRA offers discounted student registration for NSPRA 2026, priced at less than half the cost of professional registration.*
$300 student registration
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*Students who are currently enrolled full time in a secondary school or higher education institution and do not have professional responsibilities in educational public relations are eligible for NSPRA 2026 student registration rates