Check out what's new, Coach!
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Skip Your Prep Time: Use NSDA Practice Resources
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The latest monthly resources are always available on the Self-Guided Student Learning hub for students to use at any time. Kick off your next practice with the following new tools:
- Congress legislation
- Extemp practice questions
- World Schools sample motions
- Public Forum topic analysis
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Watch Student Experts: Informative Speaking Breakdown
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In this new video, two-time national champion Anneteke Adoga breaks down her 2022 Informative speech to share strategies and insight into her decision making process when writing her piece and choosing her visual aids.
For more like this, visit our Student Experts collection.
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Celebrate a Coach, Student, or Administrator
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Middle School (National) » Recognize a coach or administrator who champions speech and debate! Nominations for these national-level awards are due May 1, 2023.
High School (District to National) » Each winner of the following district awards is automatically entered into the running for the national-level award when reported by your district chair. This is a special way to recognize excellence, offer a boost to new or rarely celebrated members, and uplift the members of your community who make speech and debate great.
District deadlines vary, so be sure to check with your local leadership about when nominations are due. District chairs must report district winners to us by April 16 for national award consideration!
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Your Students Can Earn NSDA Points Through Springboard!
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Did you know that we offer a series of free, after-school practice rounds on Tuesdays and Thursdays? It’s called Springboard and it’s completely free to all students!
Not only is this a great practice opportunity for your students, but they can also earn NSDA points by both participating and judging. Juniors and seniors are invited to judge our novice students for service points, while students who compete are eligible to earn merit points. Learn more and register today »
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Become a Belonging and Inclusion Advocate
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The Belonging and Inclusion Advocate (BIA) (formerly Equity Officer) is a designated member of the tournament staff who serves as the first point of contact with equity issues including instances of harassment and discrimination. Register today for one of our upcoming trainings or share this information with someone who would make an excellent BIA.
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Save the Date: National Tournament Last-Chance Qualifier
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The Last-Chance Qualifier is back! We are excited to share that we'll again offer this online NSDA tournament as an opportunity for students who did not qualify through their district tournament to have a chance to attend the 2023 National Tournament in their main event. Save the dates for the NSDA Last-Chance Qualifier—April 27-29, 2023! More details to follow.
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Read the Competition Rules Agenda
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The Competition Rules Board will meet on November 8 to discuss the use of a chair in Storytelling, expanding auto-qualification in World Schools and Big Questions, and the 2026 National Tournament site. We invite you to review their agenda and send any comments or suggestions to board@speechanddebate.org.
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