National Speech & Debate Association

Our national office is closed today in observance of Labor Day. We will be back tomorrow to assist you with all your speech and debate needs!

Gear up for the upcoming Policy Debate season by enhancing your knowledge of intellectual property! Join COSI’s FREE online workshops this fall to explore the 2024-2025 topic on IP rights. Across three sessions, we'll delve into key IP issues, answer your questions, and provide feedback on your debate strategies. Register now to secure your spot and get access to session recordings.➡ https://bit.ly/3AIf4gX

Big Questions resources are now available! Explore the topic primer and BQ format guide to create an engaging and intellectually stimulating event for your students. Access the resources today and give your team the opportunity for thought-provoking discussions that challenge their perspectives and broaden their horizons. Find out more ➡ https://bit.ly/4bZf6yT.

Congratulations to the new members of the 2024-25 USA Debate Team! We can’t wait to cheer on these talented debaters 🇺🇸

Mark your calendars for September 4 at 12:30 p.m. CT! Join us on Instagram () for an exclusive Live Q&A with NSDA alum Jonathan Conyers, author of “I Wasn’t Supposed to Be Here”, professional speaker, and public speaking coach.

If your team has a commitment to growth, overcoming challenges, and making a difference in your student body, we want to support you! Through the Keith West Memorial Fund, we are able to provide limited grants to teams who are currently under-resourced in their pursuit of speech and debate. Apply today ➡ https://bit.ly/3yjzUT0

Happy to all the "Top Squeakers" in your life! Pet bandanas are available now on the NSDA Store! 🐾➡ https://bit.ly/4dWboq4

Join us tomorrow for a special webinar with Anthony Berryhill, PMP, MBA, M.Phil., for insights on using your speech and debate skills and experience to excel in the college admissions process. Register now! 💻➡ https://bit.ly/3A2a06F

The Springboard Series, presented by the Julia Burke Foundation, is back for 2024-2025! Join NSDA staff tonight, Thursday, August 22, at 7:00 p.m. CT to learn how your team can participate in free, online practice rounds throughout the season in this informational webinar! Register in advance ➡ https://bit.ly/4dvFH7d

Want to expand your students’ horizons and challenge their perspectives? Host a Big Questions debate event and open their minds to exciting discussions at the intersection of science and philosophy. Plus, you can earn money to help offset the cost of your event! Find out more » https://bit.ly/4bZf6yT

Keith West dedicated his life to coaching and teaching youth in the ways of argumentation and debate. To honor his life and legacy, Keith’s family and friends have established the Keith West Memorial Fund School Grant to provide one $5,000, two $2,500 grants, and five $1,000 grants to support speech and debate teams who have strong potential but lack financial resources. Applications are open! Find out more ➡ https://bit.ly/3yjzUT0

Applications open in one week for the Keith West Memorial Fund School Grants! Find out more ➡ https://bit.ly/3yjzUT0

The Big Questions Debate grant application is now open! Host a Big Questions event and earn funds for your team! Don’t let your students miss the opportunity to debate Resolved: Creativity is a more powerful force than intelligence. Find out more » https://bit.ly/4bZf6yT

Congratulations on another great showing for the USA Debate team at the World Schools Debate Championships! Team USA spent two weeks in Serbia debating some of the best teams in the world in this prestigious competition! The team enjoyed meeting new friends and debating fun topics. Click through the photos to find the results!

Alumni, we want to hear from you! Share your story of how speech and debate impacted your life, career, friendships, and opportunities, and inspire others to start their speech & debate journey. Be featured on our social, in newsletters, and more! https://bit.ly/3TwlTcs

Couldn't snag your custom speech and debate gear at the National Tournament? No worries! Visit our Online Custom Apparel Shop and design your own themed gear now. This unique opportunity lasts for a limited time, so click the link below to get started! 💻 https://bit.ly/3W4MnD1

Entering the college admissions process this year? Join Anthony Berryhill, PMP, MBA, M.Phil., for insights on using your speech and debate skills and experience to excel in the college admissions process. Register now! 💻➡ https://bit.ly/3A2a06F

There’s still time to join us for ‘Back on the Ballot with DiCo! Register now »

Join us for Back on the Ballot with DiCo on July 31, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. CT. Discover the story behind the transformative impact of K.M. DiColandrea (DiCo), an acclaimed educator and recipient of the 2022 NSDA Brother Sterner Lifetime Service Award. Join our Q&A to gain insights from DiCo's speech and debate journey coaching at NYC public schools, explore their co-founding o...

Voting for the upcoming LD and PF topics is closing soon. The September/October topics will be released on August 1, and voting ends tomorrow July 31. Make sure to choose the topics you're passionate about! 🗳️

Tomorrow is the last day to register for Back on the Ballot with DiCo! Join us at 11:30 a.m. CT and enjoy the Q&A with DiCo, where they will share their journey from competitor to coach to co-founder! https://bit.ly/3yL6fBY

Still need to claim your free alumni membership? Join the alumni community and gain access to our exclusive webinars » bit.ly/NSDAAlumni. Anyone who has graduated high school and participated in speech and debate during middle school, high school, or college is welcome to join!

Join us for Back on the Ballot with DiCo on July 31, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. CT. Discover the story behind the transformative impact of K.M. DiColandrea (DiCo), an acclaimed educator and recipient of the 2022 NSDA Brother Sterner Lifetime Service Award. Join our Q&A to gain insights from DiCo's speech and debate journey coaching at NYC public schools, explore their co-founding o...

Couldn't make it to the NSDA store in June? You're in luck! Our exclusive collection including cuddly plushies and special tournament t-shirts is now available online. Grab yours today! 🌽➡ https://bit.ly/3WolusA.

Reminder, debaters! Voting for the upcoming LD and PF topics is earlier this season. The September/October topics will be released on August 1, with voting from July 25-31. Don’t miss your chance to choose the topics you care about! 🗳️

🎉 Congratulations to our new charter chapters!🎉 Becoming a charter chapter is the highest honor for high schools in the NSDA. A chapter is chartered after enrolling at least 50 degrees within a three-year period of membership. Congratulations on this huge accomplishment!
Our new charter chapters include:
South Oldham High School
UPrep - Seattle
St. Ignatius College Preparatory
Sunnyvale High School
Los Angeles Unified School District
Vista Del Lago High School, Folsom Cordova Unified School District
West Boca Raton High School, West Boca Raton Community High School
Winter Park HS OCPS

🎉 Congratulations to our new charter chapters!🎉 Becoming a charter chapter is the highest honor for high schools in the NSDA. A chapter is chartered after enrolling at least 50 degrees within a three-year period of membership. Congratulations on this huge accomplishment!
Our new charter chapters include:
Heritage High School, CA
Hope Christian School
J.L. Mann High School Academy of Mathematics, Science, and Technology
Kasson-Mantorville Schools
Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts, St. Landry Parish School Board
Maret School
Ottawa Hills Local Schools
Porter High School
T.C. Roberson High School
Saddle River Day School

🎉 Congratulations to our new charter chapters!🎉 Becoming a charter chapter is the highest honor for high schools in the NSDA. A chapter is chartered after enrolling at least 50 degrees within a three-year period of membership. Congratulations on this huge accomplishment!
Our new charter chapters include:
Adrienne C. Nelson High School
The Athenian School
The Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy
Capital City High School, Jefferson City School District
Colegio del Apostolado
Colonial High School-OCPS
Dutchtown High
Fort Walton Beach High School
Francis Howell High School
Greenwood High School, Greenwood Independent School District

🎉 Congratulations to our new charter chapters!🎉 Becoming a charter chapter is the highest honor for high schools in the NSDA. A chapter is chartered after enrolling at least 50 degrees within a three-year period of membership. Congratulations on this huge accomplishment!
Our new charter chapters include:
Patrica E. Paetow High School, Katy ISD
Polson High School, Polson School District
Rolla Sr High School, Rolla Public Schools
Rush Springs High School, Rush Springs Schools
Santiago High School, Santiago Sharks
School for the Talented and Gifted
Americas Bicultural School
Cambridge Rindge & Latin School
Uplift Atlas Preparatory
Waukee Northwest High School

🎉 Congratulations to our new charter chapters!🎉 Becoming a charter chapter is the highest honor for high schools in the NSDA. A chapter is chartered after enrolling at least 50 degrees within a three-year period of membership. Congratulations on this huge accomplishment!
Our new charter chapters include:
Delta High School
Germantown High School, Madison County Schools
Happy Valley High School
Hazen - ND High School
Lyons Township High School D204
Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer
North Sevier High School - New
Northridge High School
Open High School, Richmond Public Schools
Owyhee High School, West Ada School District

🎉 Congratulations to our new charter chapters!🎉 Becoming a charter chapter is the highest honor for high schools in the NSDA. A chapter is chartered after enrolling at least 50 degrees within a three-year period of membership. Congratulations on this huge accomplishment!
Our new charter chapters include:
Abilene High School, Abilene ISD
Bellingham High School, -public-schools
Benton Cardinals
Brighton High School, Canyons School District
Brownfield High School
Caprock High School Announcements
Carroll High School, Tiger Vision
Chugiak High School
Columbus North High School
DaVinci Academy of Science & the Arts

Voting for the upcoming LD and PF topics is earlier this season! The September/October topics will be released on August 1, with voting from July 25-31. Ensure your team is debating the topics they care about and encourage them to vote starting tomorrow! 🗳️