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Justice Kentaji Brown Jackson Shares Her Speech and Debate Story

Last week, we were thrilled to hold a Q&A with Supreme Court Justice and NSDA alum Ketanji Brown Jackson. Justice Jackson shared her journey from high school speech to the highest court in the land. You won't want to miss this inspiring and uplifting conversation!

Ready for more? Check out her Humorous Interp performance to see her speaking skills in action! 

Learn from Three-Time Oratory Champion Esther Oyetunji

We have three ways for members to learn from the three-time champ!

1. Watch the new student experts round breakdown from Esther on her 2022 national champion performance. For more like this, explore the collection!

2. Check out the new profile on Esther and her champion coach Ryan Levesque in the latest issue of Rostrum. Esther shares her journey with speech and debate and how her approach to Oratory changed over time. 

3. Join us live on December 11 at 7:00 p.m. CT for a Q&A with Esther about Oratory! Register to attend and submit a question in advance.

Intro to Coaching World Schools Debate

In our new NSDA Learn course, coaches can learn the ins and outs of World Schools Debate, including: 

• Round structure and purpose of each speech 
• Strategies for raising, accepting, or waving down points of information
• Approaches to the distribution of labor for prepared vs. impromptu motion prep
• Creating a balanced team based on student experience in other events 
• Suggestions for practice activities 

Already have a grasp on Worlds yourself but want something to show your students? Share this webinar!

Read the Latest Rostrum

In the new issue or Rostrum magazine we share the story of 2024 Student of the Year Beneyam Hassen, highlight fan-favorite resources, spotlight student leadership opportunities in schools and districts for inspiration, and recap the recent work of the Ballot Review Committee and their plans to expand their efforts to improve judge feedback at Nationals 2025. Don't miss the latest stories and news from the speech and debate world!

Advanced November Resources

New advanced evidence for Public Forum is now available for Resource Package subscribers! Check it out or share with students as they continue to prep for rounds this month. 

Recognize Supporters with Honorary Membership

It's the season of showing thanks! Did you know you can elect an adult who has contributed to your team to be an honorary National Speech & Debate Association member? This is a great way to generate buy-in from administrators or honor a parent who helps your team!

Honorary members must be adults who have contributed in some significant way to the speech and debate program of the local chapter, but have not earned Association membership as a student or instructor. A chapter may elect one Honorary member for each 100 members and degrees earned by that chapter, not more than one a year. 

Help us Celebrate 100 Years of the NSDA!

We're turning 100! As part of the celebration, we're collecting memories from our past. Share your information via the Centennial Stories form to be displayed in our Speech and Debate Stories map and explore more ways to celebrate. 

Plan Your Curriculum for Second Semester

Take advantage of our popular Start Here series! These grab-and-go lesson plans are included with membership and perfect for beginner students or coaches! They feature a mix of instructional methods to engage students in learning about speech and debate events. Use them in their entirety or borrow bits and pieces to refresh your existing plans! 

Questions? We're here to help! Email info@speechanddebate.org or call (920) 748-6206.

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