What is Spring State?
Spring State is the final convention of the school year.
At Spring State, debates, thought-talks, and activism initiatives fuel investigation into important political topics and current events. Spring State is also the culmination of JSA’s election cycle, where each JSA state elects its student leadership for the coming year.
By bringing together large groups of students with diverse opinions and perspectives, JSA young people learn to approach problems with open-mindedness and practical solutions.
Sample Agenda
Friday
4:30 pm - 5:20 pm National Speaker and Opening
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Candidate Forums, Teacher Advisor Meeting, JSA 101
Saturday
9:30 am- 10:00 am State Opening Sessions
10:00 am - 10:50 am Organizational Block, Beginner Debate Workshop, Council of Chapter Presidents
Break
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Activism Block
Lunch
1:00 pm - 2:20 pm Debates, Scenarios, Workshops
Break
2:30 pm - 3:20 pm Debates, Scenarios, Workshops
Break
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm National Activities
Dinner Break
6:00 pm - 7:20 pm Regional/Chapter Caucus
Nighttime Activities
Sunday
9:30 am - 10:30 am Activism Block
Break
11:00 am - 12:30 pm Debates, Scenarios, Workshops
Lunch (1 hour)
1:30 pm - 2:50 pm Debates, Scenarios, Workshops
Break
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm National Activities
4:30 pm Closing Session & Election Results