If you haven't yet renewed your annual school membership, be sure to do so by next week or this is the last newsletter you will receive! Check out the latest news and tools this week.
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Read the New Issue of Rostrum
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The latest issue of Rostrum magazine is themed, “A Community of Coaches Makes the Difference.” Inside, we share stories from a variety of coaches, as well as resources, tips, and updates from the speech and debate world. Don't miss interviews with four coach award winners or the story of how two LD debaters practiced together to make their way to the final round at Nationals together through the Last-Chance Qualifier. The September issue of Rostrum is the last print copy you will receive unless your school membership is renewed!
Would you like to celebrate a member or supporter of your program in Rostrum? Nominate them for Faces in the Crowd to celebrate how they are helping to make speech and debate a more inclusive activity
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Explore Election-Based Classroom Materials
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Check out ten ways to integrate media literacy and the 2024 election into your instruction between now and November. Ideas include:
- Provide students with media from different settings and formats (e.g., campaign speech, political debate, television advertisement, social media advertisement, TikTok from a campaign account), then ask students to identify how and why arguments change based on these different media settings.
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Dissect the visual media utilized for, or against, political candidates to consider how images can persuade voters via non-rationale means.
- Compare and contrast how traditional media outlets, independent media, and media influencers frame election issues and political candidate messaging.
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Debate Round Introduction Videos
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Spark Curiosity with Thought-Provoking Debates
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Big Questions debate events are easy to organize and both speech and debate students can participate! All you need are ten students and three rounds of competition and your team can earn a minimum of $200.
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Is your team ready to dive into the Big Questions Debate? Join the NSDA staff on Thursday, September 26 at 7:00 p.m. CT for an in-depth session where experienced coaches will guide you through the Big Questions debate format. Get answers to your questions, learn how to earn money for your team, and explore resources designed to support your success.
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Find Upcoming Tournaments
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Add to Your Resume: Get Accredited
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Demonstrate your speech and debate expertise through our professional accreditation program! When you complete the self-paced online courses, you earn a new addition to your coaching resume.
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Benefits of Accreditation:
- It demonstrates professionalism to your administration.
- It is a mark of your commitment to speech and debate.
- The courses likely count toward any of your professional development needs for speech and debate teaching certifications.
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| Recognize Competitive and Academic Excellence
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The prestigious Academic All American award recognizes high school students for academic and competitive success. To be eligible, students must have:
- Earned the degree of Superior Distinction (750 points)
- Completed at least 5 semesters of high school
- Demonstrated outstanding character and leadership
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Earned a GPA of 3.7 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent)
Students who meet the points requirement are marked with a yellow box that says AAA? on your Student Roster. It's free and easy to submit a nomination, and the award makes an excellent addition to resumes or scholarship applications.
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¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana!
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Join us in honoring all of the Hispanic and Latine students, coaches, alumni, and supporters who help make speech and debate possible. Find classroom posters, lesson plans, competition resources, and more on our website. Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!
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