Prepare to Compete with the Latest Resources
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| Improve your competition prep with April legislation, Extemp questions, and World Schools motions. Plus, familiarize yourself with topics using our analyses.
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Last Call for the Digital Speech and Debate e-Championship!
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Calling all novice or varsity competitors, there are national titles up for grabs in the Digital Speech and Debate e-Championship! This competition is a collaborative venture between the Tournament of Champions and National Speech & Debate Association to provide an accessible and cost effective e-championship opportunity for students in grades 9-12.
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The online tournament will be held on May 3-5, 2024. The Digital Speech and Debate e-Championship is presented by the TOC and NSDA with support from the NAUDL, NCFL, NIETOC, and NFHS. Registration closes this Saturday, April 27.
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Learn from Student Experts in Extemp Final Round Breakdown Videos
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In this new video, two-time national champion McKinley Paltzik explains the strategies and techniques behind her 2023 International Extemp speech answering the question, How should the world combat the rise of new infectious diseases due to climate change?
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It's difficult for novice and intermediate students to see the gears turning behind the polished presentation in a national final round. This video joins one other video from McKinley and six other video breakdowns from two-time United States Extemp champion Jacqueline Wei that explain the strategies behind prepping and delivering a great Extemp speech.
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Explore the Basics of Events
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Our competition events guide includes all the basics about events. Learn more for yourself or use it as a tool to help coach other students!Â
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Speech and Debate is for Everyone - Recruit New Members Today
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When we celebrate diversity, we better understand those around us and strengthen our speech and debate community. Check out these five student-led recruitment tips from Jaylon Muchison, 2020 National Student of the Year. With these tips, you'll be able to attract new members and bring more diverse perspectives to your team!Â
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Graduating? Don't Forget Your Honor Cords!
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There’s a feeling of great accomplishment when you cross the stage at graduation. Show off your achievements and speech and debate pride with items from the NSDA Store like our new Alumni T-shirt »
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Wear National Speech & Debate Association honor cords during your ceremony! Seniors in the NSDA’s Honor Society can order their cords now on our website. School policies for honor cords vary. Consider sending a letter to your principal if your school does not allow honor cords.
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Join the Alumni Community
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| Don't let your speech and debate journey end with graduation! Join the alumni community and gain access to our exclusive alumni webinar series, volunteer and judging opportunities, college and career resources, and more!Â
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Stay Connected With Speech and Debate After Graduation
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Connecting with a program is your first step in becoming a coach. Use the NSDA school map to find schools in your area that have or recently had an NSDA speech and debate team.
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Use our Find a Program page to connect with a school, explore open coaching jobs, or gain experience by judging!
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