January 2018 | A monthly publication of the National Speech & Debate Association 

Dear Student, 

We hope your 2018 is off to a great start! Don't miss all new resources, your chance to be a captain, and more to enhance your competition this month. 

Black History Month Resources

Inspired by recommendations from the African American/Black Coaches’ Caucus and in partnership with Wiley College, we have created a series of free resources to help you celebrate Black History Month.
Poster Series » Commemorate the month in your school with our special Spark Leaders posters featuring alumni and coaches!
Black Playwrights and Authors » Looking for new literature for speech events? Check out our initial list of nearly 100 works by Black authors, compiled in partnership with Wiley College. 
Competition Resources » In addition, you’ll find Congress, Extemp, and Impromptu resources to enhance your next practice session during the month of February and beyond. 

Speech and Debate Day

March 2 is National Speech and Debate Education Day! To reach our goal of expanding the size and scope of NSDE Day in 2018, we need your team's help! We recently sent an email to your coach outlining how your team can participate at a local level. We are asking each team to sign up to participate and, in return, we will provide participating teams with additional resources.
Talk to your coach and sign up to become an ‘NSDE Day Captain’ for your team’s efforts!
Get Involved

Prep for Competition with New Resources

As a member, you have access to great resources to build your skills! Plus, if your school has a Resource Package, you have access to even more exclusive content. Check out what's new this month below or click here to explore more. 

Explore Scholarships

Looking to make the most of your speech and debate experience? Check out our scholarships page for a list of opportunities available to you as an NSDA member. There are nearly 200 offerings from 40 states!

Send Your Coach a Special Thank You

Is there a coach or educator who has made a difference in your life? Schedule a little message to appear in their inbox on National Speech and Debate Education Day. It only takes a minute and will let them know they've impacted your life!
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