Prepare to Compete with the Latest Resources
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Improve your competition prep with February legislation, Extemp questions, and World Schools motions. Plus, familiarize yourself with topics using our analyses.
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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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Go Behind the Scenes of Extemp with Two-Time Champions
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In this new video, two-time national champion
McKinley Paltzik explains the strategies and techniques behind her 2022 International Extemp speech answering the question,
Does the future of Brazil rely upon the end of dictatorial rule?
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It can be difficult for novice and intermediate students to see the gears turning behind the polished presentation in a national final round. This video joins six other video breakdowns from two-time United States Extemp champion Jackie Wei that aim to break down the strategies behind prepping and delivering a great Extemp speech.
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Learn to Write and Perform Original Spoken Word Poetry
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Join Kristy Thomas, writer and owner of Always Writing 4 U, and Noldine Belizaire, 2023 national champion, for an introduction to writing and performing Original Spoken Word Poetry on March 7 at 7:00 p.m. CT.
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Join Us for the Next Student Alliance Meeting
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Connect your story with others and discover the power of shared experiences at our Student Alliance. Join us for our second meeting on March 13 to connect with other NSDA students around the world and collaborate on issues of access, inclusivity, and diversity. Let's share our stories and grow together. Register for your chance to connect now.
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Celebrate Black History Month
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Welcome to Worlds! A Student-Led Introduction to the World Schools Debate Format
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Join USA Debate Team and NSDA Student Leadership Council members Claire Curran and Taite Kirkpatrick for an introduction to World Schools Debate from the student perspective.
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   This session will cover:
- Â The basics of the World Schools Debate format.
- Unique aspects of the event.
- Strategies for success.
- Ways to get involved with Worlds.
- Attendee Q&A period.
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Learn From Debate Champions
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| In this video, Outreach Debate
interviews 2023 Tournament of Champions Public Forum champions Durham HH. They discuss dealing with plateaus, fostering a solid partner dynamic, and how they won the TOC.
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Sharpen Your Skills in Springboard Scrimmages
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Your team is invited to join fellow speech and debate students across the nation for a variety of free, after-school, online practice sessions through the Springboard Series. During these online scrimmages, there is one session of Congress and one round of speech and debate. Then, students receive written feedback and ranks just like at a live tournament. Learn more about the schedule, events offered, and more on our website or register directly on Tabroom.com »
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How Will You Celebrate National Speech and Debate Education Day?
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National Speech and Debate Education Day (NSDE Day) is an annual celebration which honors, celebrates, and promotes the activity of scholastic speech and debate on the first Friday in March (March 1, 2024). We are thrilled to have a day dedicated to celebrating you, your team, and all you put into speech and debate. Download our NSDE Day poster, official logos, and graphics for your local celebration and find templates to contact your local media and legislators on our website.Â
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Nominate Your Award-Worthy Coach
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