NSDA Student Newsletter — January 2025
Prepare to Compete with the Latest Resources
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Get ready for January rounds with new tools included with your NSDA membership! Make sure you're logged in to your account to access.
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Learn from NSDA National Champions
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Live POI Champion Q&A: Join us live on January 28 at 7:00 p.m. CT for a Q&A with 2023 Program Oral Interp champion and 2024 runner-up Isabella Royer. Register to attend »
Recorded Oratory Champion Q&A: Check out the Q&A with three-time Oratory champion Esther Oyetunji for advice on writing, practicing, and delivering a winning oration.
Student Experts Videos: Visit our Student Experts collection to pick up tips from champions and go behind-the-scenes of their final round stage performances.
Watch Final Rounds: Learn by watching the best perform. Final round videos from 2023 and earlier are included with membership. The 2024 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 2024 round to see if you can watch it.
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Be a Student Leader 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 provide feedback and recommendations throughout the year to ensure we are meeting students’ needs. For example, they developed the Champion Q&As! If you want to help the NSDA support and engage student members next year, ask your coach to nominate you by February 15. Meet the current SLC members or learn more »
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Submit Legislation for the 2025 National Congress
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Let your ideas shine and leave your mark on the 2025 National Tournament when you submit your original legislation for the docket. Any NSDA member student, no matter your national qualification status, can directly submit your original legislation for the National Speech & Debate Tournament. Submissions are due by February 5. If selected you will receive:
- Recognition in Rostrum
- An award after the tournament
- A $100 scholarship
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Cheer on the SPEAK. Documentary at Sundance
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We are thrilled to announce that a new documentary, SPEAK., will premier this month at the world renowned Sundance Film Festival! Five American teens spend a year crafting their orations with the dream of winning the world’s largest and most intense public speaking competition, NSDA Nationals. You and your team can stream the film during the festival from January 30 through February 2 by buying online tickets.
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Content Warning: This documentary contains mature language and discussions of sensitive topics, including school shootings, mental health struggles, and suicide. Viewer discretion is advised for younger audiences and please take care while watching.
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Compete in Free Online Scrimmages
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There are ten free, online scrimmages scheduled for second semester. Ask your coach to register you to participate in our after-school Springboard sessions to get valuable practice from school or home! Details »
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Join the Alumni Community
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Extend your speech and debate experience beyond high school! Gain access to alumni webinars, our LinkedIn group, volunteer opportunities, and more. Get ready to embark on the next chapter of your speech and debate journey! Claim your free alumni membership »
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Nominate Your Coach for Recognition!
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Do you know an award worthy coach? Nominate them for one of our Coach of the Year awards where they will be honored at the National Tournament. Regardless of whether they win, nominating them and sharing the words you wrote can help show them the difference they are making in the lives of students on your team!
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