Prepare to Compete with New Resources
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Start prepping for January rounds with the latest resources included with your NSDA membership. Make sure you're logged in to your account to access.
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Learn from an NSDA National Champion
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Live Champion Q&A: Join 2022 Humorous Interpretation champion and two-time Original Oratory finalist Mfaz Mohamed Ali for a Q&A about HI and OO on January 19 at 7:00 p.m. CT. Submit your questions in advance when you register, or bring them to the live session.
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Want to Learn More from Mfaz? Check out her profile in Rostrum!
Student Experts Videos: Visit our Student Experts collection to pick up even more tips from champions and go behind-the-scenes of their final round stage performances.
Watch Final Rounds: Learn by watching the best perform in *final round videos.
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Final round videos from 2024 and earlier are included with membership. The 2025 final rounds are available to schools with the Resource Package. To check if your school has access, ask your coach, or log in to your account and select a 2025 video to check if you can open it.
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Discuss NSDA Debate Topics
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We're partnering with Schoolhouse.world to bring their Dialogues program to you. Dialogues connects students from around the world for 1-on-1 Zoom conversations about big global topics, including NSDA resolutions! The focus is on open-minded conversation, not persuasion. This is a great way to dive into new topics in a low-stress setting, engage with diverse perspectives, gain confidence speaking in front of strangers, and discover ideas you might encounter in round.
To participate, create an account, register for an upcoming session for Lincoln-Douglas or Big Questions, and join live to have a conversation with your assigned partner.
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Upcoming Sessions
- Big Questions Event: January 15 at 7:00 p.m. CT
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Topic: Resolved: Moral systems rooted in theism are preferable to non-theistic moral systems. Register »
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Lincoln-Douglas Event: February 12 at 7:00 p.m. CT
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Topic: March/April LD topic to be announced. Register »
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Submit Legislation for the National Congress
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Calling all congressional debaters! 🔈 Let your ideas shine and leave your mark on the 2026 National Tournament when you submit your original legislation for the docket. Any high school or middle school NSDA member student, no matter your national qualification status, can directly submit original legislation for the 2026 National Tournament in Richmond, Virginia. If selected you will receive:
- Recognition in Rostrum
- An award after the tournament
- A $100 scholarship
Don't miss this opportunity to make your voice heard on a national platform! Submit your legislation by February 5.
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Make a Difference in the Speech and Debate Community
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The Student Leadership Council (SLC) is composed of current high school members of the NSDA who produce content, develop resources, and provide feedback throughout the year to ensure we are meeting students’ needs.
You can help the NSDA support and engage student members next year! Ask your coach to nominate you by February 15 to be considered for the 2026-2027 Council.
Want to know more? Meet the current SLC members and learn more about their work.
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Plan to Celebrate National Speech and Debate Education Day
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We will celebrate the transformative power of our activity on Friday, March 6 with National Speech and Debate Education Day! It's a day dedicated to recognizing you, your team, and all you put into speech and debate. Explore ideas for celebrating with your team and resources for spreading the word.
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