Check out what's new this week, Coach!
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Submit Nominations for Coach, Admin, and Student Awards
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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.
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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Share Debate Round Introductions
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Use our videos to introduce students to Congress and Public Forum Debate. The resources include event overviews and explain the strategies at play throughout the round.
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March Sample World School Motions
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Competition and Rules Leadership Committee Candidate Information
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Elections for the NSDA’s new Competition and Rules Leadership Committee, which will serve as a standing committee impacting decisions related to NSDA competitions and rules, will be held April 1-22, 2024. Thank you to the individuals who have expressed an interest in serving! If your school is in one of the following regions, visit the election website to read up on your slate of candidates. One advisor per active NSDA school will be eligible to vote.
- California Region (all CA)
- East/Northeast Region (CT, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VT, WV)
- Northern Midwest Region (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, WI)
- Northwest/Northwest Central Region (AK, ID, MT, ND, NE, OR, SD, WA, WY)
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Download Free Printables for Classrooms and Hallways
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The Road to Premier » When students join the NSDA, they embark down the road to Premier Distinction, the highest degree level in our Honor Society. Download a poster to highlight some of the stops they can make on their journey.
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Code of Honor » Hang a visual reminder of the commitment students have made to character, personal accountability, and social responsibility.
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Highlight Representation » All students should see themselves represented in the materials you use to market speech and debate and celebrate success. Explore our poster series for various celebratory months and print off a few, or use our template to create posters featuring your students! Want something bigger? You can order a set of full-size posters from the NSDA Store.
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Expand Your Coaching Toolkit
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The Multicultural Learning Alliance offers a series of sessions crafted to meet you where you are on your DEI journey. From understanding the importance of inclusive language to navigating sensitive topics with grace and empathy, our sessions offer practical insights and actionable takeaways to help you create a more inclusive and supportive environment for your students.
Previous attendance isn’t required—each session stands alone, meaning you can choose the topics that resonate most with you and your journey!
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The Purpose and Impact of Belonging and Inclusion Stations
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We know how important it is for your students to feel safe and supported while they compete. That's why we've encouraged Belonging and Inclusion Stations at district tournaments. The BIS is designed to promote a positive and inclusive environment and ensure that everyone's experience is free from harassment and discrimination.
Learn more about our Belonging and Inclusion Stations and how we're working to make the speech and debate community a more inclusive and welcoming space.
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Encourage Your Students to Participate in the Student Alliance
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We're offering students the chance to connect their stories with others and discover the power of shared experiences at our Student Alliance. Encourage the whole team to join us for our second meeting on March 13 and connect with other NSDA students around the world to collaborate on issues of access, inclusivity, and diversity. Let's share our stories and grow together. Register for your team's chance to connect now »
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