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| February 6, 2018 | A weekly publication of the National Speech & Debate Association
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In case you missed it, we're celebrating Black History Month with a series of classroom and tournament resources created in partnership with Wiley College. View the collection at www.speechanddebate.org/black-history-month/ and enhance your next practice, classroom, or tournament experience during the month of February and beyond.
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Last Chance to Recognize Student Service! Tomorrow, February 7, is the last day to make a nomination for the Exemplary Student Service Award! This award will be given to a student who serves their school, community, city, state, or region using skills they honed through speech and debate. Nominate a member student of any age who upholds the highest standard of service, one of the core tenets of the Association’s Code of Honor, for recognition.
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NSDA Board Candidates Make Their CaseThis April, the National Speech & Debate Association will once again hold its biennial election, which will choose four directors to serve on the national Board of Directors for a four-year term. You can read the columns submitted by each of the thirteen candidates here. Each of these individuals would bring a unique perspective, suggestions for improvement and empowerment, and years of experience to the table.
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Coach and Principal of the Year AwardsNominate an outstanding coach or administrator at both the high school and middle school levels by April 6 for them to be considered for the following prestigious, national awards.
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Team Toolkits We are focused on making March 2, National Speech and Debate Education Day, even bigger to reach more people! To do this, we need your team’s participation. Sign up to take part in our celebration and take advantage of our Team Toolkit! The kit includes celebration ideas, a timeline to help with planning, customizable templates, and much more. Strapped for time? This is a great opportunity for a student or parent to be your team’s captain. Don't delay, sign them up here so they can get started planning today!
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Webinar CornerAce Your Account Webinar » Join us for this training to gain tips and support for running your NSDA team online. NSDA Education and Recognition Coordinator Lauren McCool will host two more sessions on this topic. Pick the time below that works best for you and bring any questions you have regarding your team's roster! - Tuesday, February 13, at 7:00 p.m. CT
- Thursday, February 22, at 700 p.m. CT
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What's New on the Resource PageWe've recently updated our Resource page! You can now easily access our most popular items at the top of the resource table and view tips for finding exactly what you're looking for. Check it out at www.speechanddebate.org/resources and see what else is new below!
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Lincoln-Douglas Topic Update » Resource Package subscribers can download the LD Topic Update, brought to you by the Champion Briefs Institute.
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Deadlines and RemindersNational Conference Registration » Join the many educators already registered for the 2018 National Conference! Be sure to take advantage of the early bird rate and register by March 5 at www.speechanddebate.org/conferences. Student of the Year » If you know an incredible graduating senior, please nominate them for your district's Student of the Year Award. Schedule a Thank You Message » Send a special message to a teacher or administrator who has inspired you! Thank you grams will hit inboxes on March 2, National Speech and Debate Education Day. National Tournament Registration » Mark your calendars, registration for both High School and Middle School Nationals opens February 15! CONNECT Focus Week » Head over to CONNECT on Monday, February 12, for our next Focus Week and an in-depth look at preparing for Nationals.
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