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Champion Q&A: Mfaz Mohamed Ali

Your students are invited to join the 2022 Humorous Interpretation champion and two-time Original Oratory finalist Mfaz Mohamed Ali for a Q&A on Monday, January 19 at 7:00 p.m. CT.

Submit your questions when you register or bring them when you attend live!

Tabroom.com Paradigm Review and Word Limit

To start the year off, we are asking all judges with a Tabroom.com judge paradigm to do a self-review of their paradigm by March 1 to ensure their paradigm aligns with NSDA standards and supports a fair, student-centered learning environment. Paradigms that have not been reviewed by their owner by March 1, 2026, will be temporarily removed until the self-review has occurred.

New this year, judge paradigms are limited to 1,500 words. This change ensures paradigms remain focused, easy to read, and helpful to students preparing for their rounds. Hyperlinking to an outside document is not permitted. Paradigms over the 1,500 word limit by March 1, 2026, will prevent a judge's account from being accessed until they are edited.

Please share our Judge Paradigm Standards with your school's judges and remind them about reviewing their paradigm in Tabroom.com! Coaches can now review their judges' paradigms directly from their judge roster in Tabroom.com by selecting "Your Judge's Paradigm" in the upper right corner.

Have a Say in Future Topics: Join a Wording Committee

Your voice matters in shaping NSDA events. All coaches and former competitors are invited to apply to join a Wording Committee for PF, LD, BQ, or 2026 National Tournament topics (World Schools, Extemp Debate, and Extemp Speaking). Committees research, draft, and refine topic options, directly impacting tournaments. Virtual meetings run March through May. Learn more or apply by January 16.

Encourage Students to Submit Legislation for the National Congress

Any middle or high school student who is an NSDA member can submit legislation for consideration in the 2026 National Tournament Docket. This is a great project for advanced Congress students to work on while you teach novices! Students whose legislation is selected for the Nationals Docket will be featured in Rostrum, receive an award after the tournament, and earn a $100 scholarship. Submissions are due February 5.

Custom Awards for Your Event 

Show your support for your students, coaches, and volunteers with customized event awards. We offer a large variety of medals, plaques, trophies, and more to celebrate their achievements with quality and affordability! Check out what the NSDA Trophy Shop can do for you. 

Purchase Liability Insurance 

We offer liability insurance through the NFHS. If you're not already covered, you can protect yourself and fellow coaches or chaperones when you purchase coverage via a member school's NSDA Account. Coverage is discounted to $14/person. To purchase, visit the Coach Roster on your NSDA Account and select Buy for any coach without a check mark under NFHS. Coverage is now available for middle school coaches! 

We're Hiring! Apply or Share the Postings

Director of School Recruitment » Help us double the number of schools with speech and debate teams nationwide. We’re seeking a strategic, relationship-driven leader to drive school/district outreach, build partnerships, and expand access for underserved communities.

📩 Apply today or share the posting to help shape the future of speech and debate!

Major Gifts Officer » Join the NSDA as we expand speech and debate access to every middle and high school in the nation! We’re seeking a Major Gifts Officer to build and steward relationships with major donors, especially passionate speech and debate alumni, to support our National Speech and Debate Initiative.

📩 Apply today or share the posting to help shape the future of speech and debate!

Questions? We're here to help! Email info@speechanddebate.org or call (920) 748-6206.